WXYZ, The E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Detroit, Michigan is looking for a Reporter/MMJ. This individual will often work with a photographer to research, write, capture visual content and edit stories for multiple platforms.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
r evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas. - Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
- Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
- Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
