Wls General Assignment Reporter

ABC7/WLS

Chicago, IL, United States
Base: $55.29 to $79.33 ph; bonus/equity: not speci...
Energetic and dynamic reporter
Authentically engage and connect audience
Compelling journalist, communicator, storyteller
WLS is looking for an experienced staff general assignment reporter with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience

Job Summary

  • WLS is looking for an experienced staff general assignment reporter with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience.
  • This team member will work collaboratively with producers, assignment editors and newsroom leaders.
  • This team member will report for all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

Matching Summary

WLS is looking for an experienced staff general assignment reporter with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience.

Salary

Base: $55.29 to $79.33 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Select benefits may be provided

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Energetic and dynamic reporter
  • Authentically engage and connect audience
  • Compelling journalist, communicator, storyteller
  • Uncovering and reporting facts with integrity
  • Collaborate with producers, editors, leaders
  • Report for all platforms and dayparts
  • Utilize latest investigative tools
  • Expert in high-impact stories
  • Breaking news coverage in the field
  • Capture visual content, edit, produce stories
  • Active social media use for news gathering
  • Move audience between linear and digital
  • Strong commitment to the community

Nice-to-have

  • Passion for uncovering facts
  • Tenacious in uncovering stories
  • Collaborative self-starter
  • Represent station at community events

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 3 years reporting experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Ability and knowledge of shooting and editing a plus

Work Rights

Not specified

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