WJBK’s News Department is seeking an individual for an immediate opportunity as a Reporter/Anchor. Must bring hustle, originality, innovations, and commitment to the job every day. Will be expected to establish contacts and develop original story ideas. Must write and report with fairness and clarity and be an outstanding storyteller and on-air performer.
Responsibilities:
- Will be expected to establish contacts and develop original story ideas
- Must write and report with fairness and clarity and be an outstanding storyteller and on-air performer
- Other duties as deemed appropriate to be assigned
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must have demonstrated proficiency in the use of social media to interact with news viewers and expand the reach of our news operation
- We require an individual who communicates with a diverse audience in a concise yet comfortable manner
- This person will be able to recognize important issues and meaningful developments in continuing stories
- The job requires composure in breaking news situations and command of a spectrum of topics including hard news, entertainment, and popular culture
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications and Journalism or related field or equivalent experience required
- A minimum of three years of journalism background and television reporting experience required
- Must possess strong social media skills
- Must have a broad working knowledge of police procedures, the court system, and municipal, state and federal operations
- Also must have strong knowledge of legal and ethical parameters of reporting for mass media
- Strong working knowledge of the technical aspects of television news production required, including digital and web-based newsgathering tools
- Must be able to use newsroom computer systems
Knowledge of the Detroit market a plus.
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