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KOB-TV Reporter – Roswell

Posted by KOB-TV

02/08/2023

The Roswell Bureau Reporter is responsible for presenting live scripted and unscripted news reports for daily newscasts on KOB-TV, KOBF-TV, and KOBR-TV. The reporter/MMJ will enterprise, research, and track stories, and develop contacts and sources throughout Southeast New Mexico and Southwest Texas.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
  • Write, shoot, edit, and present stories daily under tight deadlines.
  • Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
  • Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily.
  • Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories.
  • Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand.
  • Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful.
  • Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
  • Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms.
  • Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast. Traveling to and from story locations is part of the daily routine.
  • Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
  • Make promotional and community appearances as required.
  • Maintain appropriate and strict standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.
  • Write, post, and frequently update stories on website and other digital media platforms.
  • Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
  • Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism.
  • Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people.
  • Build and develop working relationships with coworkers, community members, and the general public.
  • Act in a professional manner when representing the station.
  • Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
  • Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours.
  • Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director.
  • Complete other duties as requested and needed.

Requirements

Qualifications
  • College degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with experience in a reporting role.
  • Skills as a photographer and editor are required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and be insurable. Applicant’s driving record will be checked.
  • Must be knowledgeable of issues, newsmakers, and current events and be able to present stories in a way that is accurate, clear, complete, and relevant to viewers.
  • Ability to handle a variety of news reporting assignments, including but not limited to, live appearances on the news set, breaking news and remote locations.
  • Solid writing skills required.
  • Knowledge of production values preferred.
  • Ability to get along and communicate with a variety of people in often extreme circumstances.
  • Must be able to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high pressure situations and have strong organization and live reporting skills.
  • Ability to read, hear and speak clearly and follow both oral and written direction.
  • Ability to think critically and quickly and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others.
  • Welcome feedback and constructive criticism.
  • Ability to read Teleprompter, to view videotape, and to listen to live and recorded audio.
  • Must be flexible to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, holidays; and extended hours.
  • Please submit a demo tape in DVD format or a demo reel link of your on-air experience along with your resume and cover letter.
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Work with time sensitive and sometimes confidential information under tight deadlines and in pressure situations.
  • Manual dexterity and fine motor skills to manipulate computer keys and camera equipment as well as general office equipment (telephone, copier, etc.).
  • Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio.
  • Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time. Average pushing and pulling, bending and stooping.
  • Travels locally daily. May travel regionally or nationally from time to time.
  • The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

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Deadline: 03/08/2023

This job has been posted by an Equal Employment Opportunity  Employer

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