ROLE:  FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a reporter to support our top-rated newscasts committed to serving the San Diego community.  Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accurate reporting of news storiesAttend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideasDevelops community contacts and a network of news sourcesMust be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story and have a strong ability to interact with anchors in studioWorks with the photographer, producers, desk in the development of a storyRegularly updates newsroom on story elements and progressUse social media to update news stories to the publicAttend station partnerships in the community

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication or equivalent related experiencePrefer 3-5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Must interact positively and productively with other employees in the field and in studioUphold station values and models professionalism on and off the airStrong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engagingExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsStrong attention to detailMust be able to accept constructive direction and feedbackIn line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news contentPositive, solution-oriented attitude and team playerCan perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressureComp starting at $31 hr commensurate with experience and skill level#LI-Onsite