• College degree in journalism, television or communications or equivalent experience; solid journalism background with multi-year experience in a reporting role.
• Great storyteller.
• 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 required.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving history as determined by company. Driver’s record will be checked.
• 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.). Must be able to move quickly at times from newsroom to edit booths to studio. Must be able to maintain stationary position for extended periods of time. 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.

This position is subject to pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant. The company will use background check information in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.