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News Reporter
iHeartMedia
Hyannis, MA, United States
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Job Summary:
Prepares and broadcasts news coverage and may be required to provide programming and control board support to On-Air Talent in emergency situations.
Responsibilities for News Reporter
• Gathers and verifies factual information through interviews, observation and research.
• Monitors sources for breaking news, e.g., wires and social media.
• Plans, writes, edits, and voices news broadcasts.
• Finalizes content using digital audio editing software.
• Maintains crucial deadlines in order to provide news stories in a timely fashion.
• Repackages content from producers and field reporters for newscasts.
• Identifies technical equipment and resource requirements for recording interviews and other audio material.
• May produce features and interviews as assigned.
• May prepare written content, visual images, audio material and video footage for websites, blogs or other social-media platforms.
• May, at times of sickness or emergency operates control board for on-air studios and remote programming.
Qualifications for News Reporter
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, Adobe Audition or similar audio editing software
• Knowledgeable and up-to-date with local and national trends and/or specialized knowledge of subjects/events related to on-air topics
• Pleasant, charismatic and well-controlled voice; excellent pronunciation
• Well-rounded communication skills for conducting interviews
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills; proficient in grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to plan and organize, set priorities and multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in work schedule, which may include evenings, overnight, weekends and filling in during sickness or vacation
Work Experience for News Reporter
• Experience in on-air journalism in smaller market or college station
Education for News Reporter
• 4-year college degree, preferably in Broadcast Journalism or Communications, or equivalent experience