AM Reporter/MMJ

The Hill

2+ Years | Lexington, Kentucky, United States (On Site) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

This role seeks a versatile AM Reporter/MMJ passionate about community engagement and impactful storytelling. Responsibilities include gathering facts, shooting video, managing digital/social media presence, and performing live broadcasts. The ideal candidate is a strong team player dedicated to delivering compelling news for viewers, supported by a collaborative morning team.

Must Have

Report news stories for broadcast
Arrange interviews for stories
Review and correct copy for grammar and punctuation
Evaluate notes for pertinent facts
Determine story emphasis, length, and format
Research and analyze background information
Gather information through interviews and attendance at events
Pitch relevant stories to news managers and producers
Evaluate leads and tips for story ideas
Discuss issues with producers/managers for priorities
Check reference materials for facts
Revise work for editorial approval or time
Shoot and edit news events and reports
Produce and present reports for all platforms
Ensure content meets journalistic integrity and quality
Write stories for digital platforms
Interact with viewers/users on social media
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers and office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize assignments
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift

Good to Have

Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting

Job Description

A reporter is asked to be a jack of all trades – be plugged in to the community; gather & make sense of facts; shoot video; post on digital/social, be live. We understand it’s a lot because we’ve done it too, and we’re here to support you, so you can do your best work. We’re looking for a reporter who loves telling compelling, impactful stories for our viewers, and who are good teammates. Come be a part of a morning team who enjoy working together!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Produce and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Prefer minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift

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