*** *** is a leading *** company that owns and operates high-quality stations in 113 television markets that collectively reach 36 percent of US television households.
We constantly strive for excellence. Through upgrading to the latest technology and seeking new ways to stay on top in our markets, we focus on training and development of the best and brightest employees in the business.
About ****:
**** is the number one station in Central Alabama. We produce award-winning news. We also have a dominant digital presence, using ****.com, the **** News app, the **** Weather app, and social *** platforms to connect to a worldwide audience. **** is the largest and most trusted news team in Alabama and produces more than 64 hours of local news every week. As a broadcast pioneer, **** serves as Alabama's most-watched television station. **** is one of the strongest television stations in the country with dominant shows including our highly rated morning show, Good Day Alabama.
Job Summary/Description:
**** is looking for an EXPERIENCED Reporter/MMJ. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong track record of enterprise reporting and covering live, breaking news as an MMJ. They must understand and incorporate social *** material into their workflow.
We're seeking a team player who can shoot, write, edit, and tell great stories. Ability to work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited, to):
- Develop stories and gather information by maintaining contact with sources
- Respond aggressively and quickly to breaking news
- Write news stories for newscasts and web, and post to social *** platforms
- Coordinate crews in the field and communicate updates to news staff and management
- Strong photography and non-linear editing skills
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Must have excellent verbal and written skills
- Must be able to work individually, and/or in a group setting
- Should show individual initiative and creativity in photography skills
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Two years of reporting experience required
- Dynamic on-camera energy and delivery with the ability to ad-lib
- Excellent writing, packaging, and live skills
- Solid news judgment
- Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure
- Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Internet etc.
- Bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required
- A valid driver`s license is required
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to *** , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the *** -TV UltiPro self-ser *** portal)
****-TV/ *** *** is a drug-free company
Additional Info:
*** *** provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, *** *** complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
*** *** expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of *** ’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
*** *** encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus before the first workday.
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