Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter

LIN Television Corporation

Birmingham, AL, United States
Collect and analyze facts
Develop news ideas
Produce compelling news copy
Collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations

Job Summary

  • Collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations.
  • Covers Alabama legislature during sessions, Governor's day-to-day activities, press conferences, and visiting dignitaries, as well as court cases and economic announcements affecting Alabamians.
  • Develops ideas for news, feature, enterprise, and investigative stories specifically to State Government stories, producing accurate, complete, and compelling news copy on deadline for various platforms.

Matching Summary

Collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Collect and analyze facts
  • Develop news ideas
  • Produce compelling news copy
  • Write for web and eMedia
  • Interact with viewers on social media

Nice-to-have

  • Build informational network
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Journalistic integrity and quality

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize

Work Rights

Not specified

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