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General Assignment Reporter
This position is primarily responsible for researching, developing, shooting, writing, editing, producing and narrating reports for a variety of content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, KEZI 9 News Mobile, Facebook, Twitter, MeTV,
SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
- Enterprising, shooting, writing, editing and presenting stories for multiple content distribution platforms, including KEZI 9 News, kezi.com, Facebook, Twitter, KEZI 9 News Mobile, MeTV and other stations in the broadcast group
- Reporting live from the field on breaking news stories and from scheduled news events
- Maintaining close communication with assignment desk and producers
- Establishing and cultivating sources and beats
- Creating and maintaining day files, story files and telephone/address files
- Maintaining a current understanding of all news occurring in our primary coverage area as well as the state, nation and the world
- Cleaning news vehicles and newsroom
- Maintaining assigned video equipment and associated ENG gear
- Serving as a public representative of KEZI 9 News at various community functions
- Other duties as assigned by the News Director or General Manager
SKILLS REQUIRED/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Actual experience in a like paid position or multiple internships
- Ability to shoot, write, edit and report clearly and efficiently
- Ability to perform effectively under extreme deadline pressure
- Excellent interpersonal skills; a “team player”
- Ability to work shifts as assigned including weekends, weeknights, overnights and holidays as needed
- College degree in journalism or related discipline
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Dexterity to operate equipment, which may be heavy (approximately up to 55 pounds)
- Seeing and hearing necessary to handle all job functions
- May be required to deliver reports from various places, which may require walking, climbing or other means of getting to the location with camera equipment without a grip
- Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license
PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED
Send cover letter, resume, and references to: geitner@kezi.com, or mail to:
Gail Eitner
KEZI 9 News
PO Box 7009
Springfield, OR 97475
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