Reporter-MMJ

WATE, the ABC Affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join our dynamic team. You must be creative, energetic, and adaptable. This person will also be a strong storyteller with excellent shooting and editing skills.

The successful candidate will be asked to work solo on stories and will be a major part of the station’s online success by posting timely updates, stories, and other content on our digital platforms.

• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots, graphics, and stand-ups
• Shoot, write and edit news stories
• Stay on top of current events and issues that impact the East Tennessee community
• Be flexible on schedule
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Social Media Savvy: Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
  
  

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Knowledge of AP style
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting or producing.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
  
  

Flexibility to work any shift.