General Assignment Reporter

WLUK is looking for a creative General Assignment Reporter to join our #1 rated newsroom. We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. We are dedicated to creating impactful content that matters to our community. You'll have the opportunity to work with talented photographers and dedicated producers, to create news content for our on-air and online digital platforms.
No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:
- Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms
- Engage with local community members - create news contacts that lead to unique content
- Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance
- Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Photographers, Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc..
Additionally, this person should have a…
- Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems
- Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms
- Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must
- Previous experience as a Reporter preferred - however we will train the right candidate
- Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines
- Journalism/Communications Degree preferred
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!