Job Description:
Aggressive, nationally recognized newsroom is seeking a motivated, aggressive digital journalist candidate! Under the supervision of the Evening Anchor and News Director the Digital Journalist is responsible for gathering all of the necessary information to tell the story of a news event. This includes information about the news event, interviewing the necessary parties, choosing and shooting the appropriate video segments to help tell the story, and preparing a script that accurately depicts the news event. In addition, the Digital Journalist will be required to present the news story on-air from the station or from a remote location. Further, the Digital Journalist may be required to perform other duties, such as a backing up Anchors and writing scripts for cut-ins.
Skills Essential and Preferred:
- Ability to use a personal computer
- On-air presentation skills
- Ability to complete all aspects of a news story from gathering and shooting information to the on-air presentation
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Strong organization skills
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing (primary language is English)
Experience:
Minimum of one-three years experience as a news photojournalist or reporter
All applicants must apply online at www.wsls.com. Resume required, cover letter optional. When applying for an on-air position, any resume tapes sent are non-returnable.