News Reporter

News Reporter
8/5/2011

WVUE-TV FOX 8, located in New Orleans, LA, is seeking a full-time News Reporter. The ideal candidate will be a self-starting journalist capable of enterprise reporting. Excellent writing and story-telling skills required.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Gathering, producing and on-camera reporting of news in an accurate, objective, timely, concise and compelling manner.
* Experienced in the techniques of television news storytelling
*Responsible for posting web content including online articles, Twitter and Facebook updates.
* Ability to verbally communicate information both extemporaneously and from the printed page and TelePrompTer.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
* At lease three years commercial news reporting experience. Performance should be measurable.
* Proficient with live reporting, including breaking news situations
* Excellent news judgment, written and verbal communication skills. Must be a skilled on-camera interviewer
* Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to contribute in an on-camera and off-camera team environment.
* Must be available to work nights and/or weekends.
No phone calls please.
Louisiana Media Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please submit a link to your resume reel or send disc to:

Mikel Schaefer
News Director
WVUE-TV
1025 S. Jefferson Davis Pkwy.
New Orleans, LA 70125
mschaefer@fox8tv.net

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