Reporter at News Central TV

Key Responsibilities

• Report and write news stories for publication or broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about a story.
• Work alongside correspondents and producers in story research.
• Support field teams with in-house production.
• Research and analyse background information related to stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, and attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, and other functions.
• Investigate breaking news developments such as disasters, crimes, and human- interest stories.
• Field producing opportunities.
• Travel assignments for large breaking news events are possible. (Note: You could
• spend long periods of time in the elements—i.e., extreme heat/cold, rain, etc.)
• Occasionally write digital wire stories.
• You should have a front row seat as history unfolds before your eyes.

Person Specification

• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• 1-3 Years of experience writing political editorial for LIVE TV.
• Knows how to stack a rundown for broadcast.
• Detail oriented.
• Energetic and friendly personality.
• The ability to work shifts and on weekends.
• Organisation skills.
• The ability to work under constant deadlines.
• Ability to calmly handle live TV situations and changing events.
• Can multitask under pressure.
• Demonstrated social media proficiency, especially in the field, including an active and strong presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.