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??u00a0Position Title:u00a0ReporterPosition Status:u00a0Full-time, Non-ExemptPosition Pay:u00a0$18.00-$20.00 Per/Hr.u00a0SUMMARYu00a0A Reporteru00a0for our family-owned company is expected to share in the same baseline job description. You will report to the News Director as well as other managers. Our operation is based on a story-centric workflow. That means we prioritize story treatment across a variety of platforms, from our linear broadcasts to our streaming services, as well as social media and our digital properties.u00a0Reporters must demonstrate a visually compelling shooting technique along with commensurate video-editing abilities. More importantly, a reporter is a critical thinker possessing intellectual curiosity and a healthy skepticism towards conventional wisdom. You not only gather the facts, but you crave asking hard questions.u00a0u00a0ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESu00a0- Generate local story ideas daily; conduct compelling interviews; and creatively produce reports in a clear, imaginative manner.u00a0```{=html}```- Reportersu00a0are required to execute deadline-driven content on any existing or future media platformu00a0NonStopu00a0Local supports.u00a0u00a0```{=html}```- Travel to the scene of a news story to gather, compile, and present the information in the proper form regardless of platform. u00a0```{=html}```- Breaking news is our bread and butter. Anchor/Reporters are expected to guide and cover breaking news in a smooth, cohesive way as directed byu00a0theu00a0producer.u00a0```{=html}```- Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage. u00a0```{=html}```- Complete assignments according to established deadlines. u00a0```{=html}```- Ouru00a0Reporters have a competitive passionu00a0for winningu00a0and possess an openness to innovation.u00a0```{=html}```- Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.u00a0```{=html}```- Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers.u00a0```{=html}```- Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.u00a0```{=html}```- Get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances.u00a0u00a0```{=html}```- This person must be social media savvy and utilize all platforms to gather information and generate audience attention.u00a0```{=html}```- Make promotional and community appearances as required.u00a0```{=html}```- Act in a professional manner when representing the station.u00a0```{=html}```- Maintain appropriate and strict standardsu00a0regardingu00a0wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.u00a0```{=html}```- Other duties as assigned.u00a0EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEu00a0u00a0- A minimumu00a0ofu00a0twou00a0years of on-air experience at a live commercial media outletu00a0is preferred.u00a0```{=html}```- Degree in Journalism, Communications, Media or similar field preferred.u00a0u00a0QUALIFICATIONSu00a0- Availability for big breaking news coverage on unassigned shift.u00a0u00a0```{=html}```- Smooth/pleasant delivery authentic to the viewers we serve.u00a0```{=html}```- Strong writing skills and news judgement.u00a0```{=html}```- Sharp video shooting and editing skills.u00a0```{=html}```- Exemplary communication skills.u00a0```{=html}```- Strong