What are the responsibilities and job description for the Local News Reporter Job at Hearst Communications, Inc. in Kansas City position at Hearst Communications, Inc.?
KMBC-TV, the ABC affiliate in Kansas City, is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills.
Responsibilities
- Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments.
- Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound.
- Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content.
- Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance.
- Contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day.
- Work on different stories and projects at once and meet all deadlines under extraordinary pressure.
- Exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards.
Requirements
Diversity Statement
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That's why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and / or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
Job Info
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