Responsibilities:
- Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances. May also include the following:
- Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organizations, the general public, etc;
- Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other media.
- Attending press conferences and asking questions;
- Attending a variety of events, such as council meetings, sporting events, talent contests, etc;
- Answering the phones and reacting to topical stories that matter to our viewers.
- Working closely with the broadcast team, photographers and editors and producers. Writing and editorial judgement for live and recorded daily content. Also, to include:
- Producing concise and accurate copy and to adhering to strict deadlines.
- Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.
- Receive assignments and contribute to story ideas and development.
- Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time/space requirements, and within editorial style guidelines.
- Recording/editing interviews using technical camera and computer equipment.
- Submitting copy for the digital publication of all stories completed as assigned.
- ‘Live’ online reporting or real-time social media blogging when covering important events. Adaption of stories to On-line and web platforms.
Qualifications:
- Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
- 1+ years of newsroom, journalism and/or on-camera storytelling experience
- Demonstrated writing and editorial judgement experience.
- Familiar with newsroom producing software
- Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot computers preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office & Apple computers.
- Ability to professionally interact with customers and co-workers; strong verbal communication skills
- Basic understanding of broadcast cameras and how to operate them.
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