Apply by: January 19, 2025
Job Description
FOX19 in Cincinnati has an immediate opening for an experienced Reporter/MMJ. We are looking for an innovative storyteller to join our team! Our next MMJ will research, shoot, and present news stories (with viewer benefit) for our on-air & digital platforms. Engaging LIVESHOTS are a must. You must be able to win the big story of the day, along with finding enterprise stories (with high viewer impact) to lead our newscasts. You must have experience with investigative reporting. You must have a hunger for breaking news and tracking down the exclusive lead story.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Create high-quality news content (with high viewer impact) for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media platforms
• Develop sources in the community, to pitch lead and enterprise stories
• Must have time-management skills as you gather video, sound, and graphics for stories. Must be able to work under tight deadlines to turn daily stories.
• Use creative storytelling techniques to make stories easy to understand and memorable
• May be required to work weekends or early morning shifts.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience preferred.
• Experience delivering engaging live content in the studio and the field
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of generating enterprise story ideas
• Excellent time management, communication, and writing skills (broadcast and AP style)
• Candidate must successfully complete an MVR check.
How to Apply
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on “apply now”, upload your resume, cover letter and references.
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