Job DescriptionNBC4 Washington is seeking a dynamic Reporter to join our trusted, award-winning newsroom, serving audiences across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Job Duties- Enterprise news stories
- Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to the Washington, D.C. community
- Gather, write and produce material in fair, accurate and balanced manner
- Field produce, conduct interviews and shoot stories
- Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJ
- Provide news on-air and on other platforms as assigned from studio and field locations
- Establish and maintain solid sources to gain access to exclusive local news stories
- Active community involvement
- Create unique and native content daily for the station's social media platforms, mobile app, and website
- Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors
- Develop and pitch story ideas
Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000
Qualifications- Minimum 3 years of experience as a television/multimedia reporter
- Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production
- Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
Additional Job Requirements- Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
- Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
- Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as required
- Must be 18 years or greater
- Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
- Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.
Desired Qualifications- BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent work experience
- Excellent news judgment
- Excellent writing skills
- Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth
- Solid digital shooting skills and experience working with digital camera
- Working knowledge of non-linear editing
- Experience with Dalet a plus
- Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand and break down complex issues
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
- Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines
- Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool
- Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
- Spanish language skills a plus
Additional InformationAs part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.
