Reporter, NBC4 Washington

Job description

NBC4 Washington is seeking a dynamic Reporter to join our trusted, award-winning newsroom, serving audiences across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia. Job Duties Enterprise news stories Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to the Washington, D.C. community Gather, write and produce material in fair, accurate and balanced manner Field produce, conduct interviews and shoot stories Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJ Provide news on-air and on other platforms as assigned from studio and field locations Establish and maintain solid sources to gain access to exclusive local news stories Active community involvement Create unique and native content daily for the station’s social media platforms, mobile app, and website Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors Develop and pitch story ideas Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000 Minimum 3 years of experience as a television/multimedia reporter Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing Additional Job Requirements Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered Must be willing to work in Washington, DC Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as required Must be 18 years or greater Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite. Desired Qualifications BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent work experience Excellent news judgment Excellent writing skills Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth Solid digital shooting skills and experience working with digital camera Working knowledge of non-linear editing Experience with Dalet a plus Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand and break down complex issues Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool Ability to make priority decisions under deadline Excellent interpersonal skills Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter Spanish language skills a plus