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MMJ / REPORTER - KPTV

MMJ / REPORTER - KPTV

Gray Television, IncBeaverton, OR , US
30+ days ago
Job description

Job Summary / Description :

Portland, Oregon's news station, FOX , has an immediate opening for an MMJ / Reporter. The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future.

Duties / Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) :

  • Shoot, write, and edit stories
  • Appear on-air and coordinate live shots
  • Develop sources within the community to gain unique "Only On" insight and reports on important and impactful issues
  • Pitch leadable and / or original story ideas daily
  • Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go "beyond the press release" and / or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media
  • Work with a sense of immediacy and in a team while exhibiting sound news judgment and ethics
  • Potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed

Qualifications / Requirements :

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
  • Minimum of two years experience as a reporter / MMJ in a local newsroom
  • Ability to work long hours / overtime, weekends, and overnights as needed for breaking news and specialized coverage
  • Must be able to carry + pounds of gear and be experienced in shooting and editing unique content
  • Good driving record
  • Knowledge of ENPS newsroom systems and Edius editing systems preferable
  • Qualified, interested applicants may go to , you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now" , upload your resume, cover letter, and references

    Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal )

    KPTV-TV / Gray Media, Inc. is a drug-free company