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Senior Morning Reporter – Wsym

Senior Morning Reporter – Wsym

CompanyScripps
LocationEast Lansing, MI, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
  • Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Turn hard-enterprise stories to lead our morning newscasts.
  • Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.
  • Respond to breaking news as it develops in the overnight or morning hours.
  • Shoot, write and edit stories as assigned.
  • Elevate our product across multiple digital platforms.
  • Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.
  • Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.
  • Participate in community events.
  • Meet all production deadlines.
  • Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills, oral and written
  • Storytelling ability
  • Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
  • Exceptional on-air personality
  • Multitask multiple stories
  • Advance ability in critical thinking
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.