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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
KMBC-TV the ABC affiliate in Kansas City is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas conduct informed interviews develop sources and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and were looking for someone who finds the stories that lead addition to credibility poise and personality you are not afraid to head out into the field ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile enterprising self-starter who is fast efficient works well under tight deadlines can develop sources and has excellent live reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
- Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound.
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details that accentuate unique enterprise angles and have exclusive content.
- Develop a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow the reporter to break stories of significance.
- Will contribute pictures video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
- Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Requirements
- Professional or college reporting experience.
- Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details.
- Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work.
- Write clear correct compelling copy that supports images gathered.
- Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology.
- Can work in all weather conditions.
- Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
- Work varied shifts including overnights and weekends.
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
- Related military experience will be considered.
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every daystories about people of all cultures backgrounds perspectives and identities. Behind the scenes we are committed to building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. By fostering an inclusive workplace we create content that is more compassionate and representative of our audience.
Benefits
Hearsts benefit programs are modern flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
Medical Dental Vision
401(k) matching
Emotional Wellness Support
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
LGBTQ Health Services
Additional benefits to meet your and your familys needs
Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- Writing Skills
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
