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Politics Reporter, Newsy
The E.W. Scripps Company
Washington, DC, United States
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Description
Newsy's innovative Washington, DC newsroom is looking for a talented political reporter to produce videos for a vibrant, smart audience on cable and over-the-top TV. You're a fit if you're hungry to pitch and pursue smart, enterprise story ideas for a digital news brand that also has a strong national television audience.
You'll work both independently and with fellow reporters, videographers and producers to shoot and produce videos from the field and in the newsroom. A traditional video news background is not required, but a proven record in creative digital storytelling is.
What you'll do:
• Generate compelling, innovative and timely story ideas
• Gather information through network of contacts and in-depth research
• Appear on camera in pre-produced videos as well as in live and taped debriefs with broadcast programs
• Conduct interviews
• Write scripts
• Meet tight deadlines
• Plan ahead to produce videos about expected news events
• Availability to work a variety of shifts when news warrants, including weekends
• Assist in coverage of major news events and breaking news
• Perform other duties as needed and directed
What you bring:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Professional contributor with ability to work with a team
• May be responsible for entire projects or functions where general guidance and training of less experienced professional and/or support personnel are needed
• Independently performs assignments with instruction limited to results expected.
• Mastery of the theories and applications of professional journalism
• Advanced knowledge of organization's technologies and practices
• Exceptional command of the English language
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organization
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• At least three years experience covering Capitol Hill, the White House, policy issues, and campaigns.
• Comfort in front of the camera is a must. Experience either as an on-camera reporter or frequent/regular TV guest preferred.
About Newsy:
Newsy is the next-generation national news network that provides "news with the why," built to inform and engage by delivering the top stories across every platform. Its content is available on cable; on over-the-top services including Hulu, Roku, Apple TV, Sling TV, Watchable from Comcast, Pluto TV, Amazon Fire TV and Google Chromecast; and on connected television including Xumo. Newsy is also available via its mobile apps and at newsy.com.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis on race, sex, sexual orientation, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.