Reporter/Anchor - WFTV Orlando
City of Brooksville, FL - Orlando, Florida, us, 32885![City of Brooksville, FL](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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WFTV Orlando is in search of an enterprising news Reporter/Anchor who loves breaking news and telling valuable local stories. The successful candidate loves to cultivate their sources, wants to be the lead story in the newscast, and hates getting beat. The seasoned journalist should love to dig for extra information, excel at reporting live in the field, and be comfortable in developing situations. The ideal Reporter candidate is expected to be skilled at using social media to gather information on stories, and to break stories.Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Report for station's newscasts on all platformsConfidently ad-lib in unscripted news scenariosStrong on-air and communication skills in Breaking News coverage in the fieldExcel at breaking and enterprising significant, local stories and building sources within the communityStrong live presence in the field with a focus on performing active liveshotsWork collaboratively with News Managers, Producers, and Content Center teamWrite stories for air and digital platformsRegularly post content and engage with audiences on social media platformsMake public appearances, representing the station in community eventsWork varying shifts including, days, nights, weekends, and holidaysOther duties may be assignedMinimum Qualifications
A minimum of 3 years of reporting preferredBachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year College or university in Journalism or CommunicationsAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsMust be thoroughly professional in all aspects of journalismMust be well read on current affairs and have a wide range working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjectsMust be able to follow all station policiesMust have a valid driver's license and clean driving recordAbout Cox Media GroupCMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG,
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