We are searching for an outstanding reporter to cover events and assist our organization in delivering important news-related content to the public. In this role, you will perform first-hand information gathering through on-site investigations, reports, interviews, and Q&As with other journalists.

To ensure success as a reporter, you should be knowledgeable about current events, proficient at research, embody ethical principles, and maintain professionalism at all times. A top-notch reporter will have extensive field experience, providing deep, thorough analyses in all news events covered.

Reporter Responsibilities:

• Identifying newsworthy events and developments in their region of operation.
• Conducting research and writing scripts on topics prior to broadcasts.
• Attending and reporting on events that are of interest to the public.
• Delivering scripted, spontaneous, live, and prerecorded reports on newsworthy events.
• Interviewing eye-witnesses, authorities, and people of interest in news stories.
• Transcribing and summarizing events for further news purposes.
• Traveling to events and ensuring the proper maintenance, security, and care of recording equipment.
• Working collaboratively with cameramen and other members of a reporting team.
• Representing the organization at conferences, press briefings, events, and interviews.
• Ensuring a professional appearance, language use, and manner throughout reports.

Reporter Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a specialized field such as politics, economics, or international relations.
• At least 2 years of experience in news, television, or journalism.
• Ethical and professional research and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Able to form and ask probing questions to interviewees.
• Passionate about the news and current events.
• Well-spoken, engaging, and knowledgeable about news events.
• Critically-minded, meticulous, and excellent recall of facts.
• Adventurous, calm under pressure, and determined to uncover the truth.
• Great interpersonal and rapport-building skills.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 100.00/hr.