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13 Sep 2024

Full-Time Senior Reporter

FOX 17 WXMI – Posted by stevie.petrosky Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Job Description

WXMI, the FOX affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for a Senior Reporter. The Senior Reporter is responsible for top-level reporting and providing guidance to others in the newsroom. This person will be researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. WXMI is an award-winning newsroom with great leadership and a strong team of journalists. Grand Rapids is a beautiful part of Michigan with a lake shore and thriving downtown. It provides the perfect combination of the big city and sandy beaches, with sparkling sunsets. Join the FOX 17 team! Apply now!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

  • Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.

  • Report live on location from various news events.

  • Prepare a factual story to impart the information to the public.

  • Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.

  • Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.

  • Participate in community events.

  • Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.

  • Meet all production deadlines.

  • Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.

  • Complete other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

  • BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred

  • Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

  • Strong communication skills, oral and written

  • Storytelling ability

  • Promote teamwork attitude with station employees

  • Exceptional on-air personality

  • Multitask multiple stories

  • Advance ability in critical thinking

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

  • Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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How to Apply

Apply on our corporate website: https://scripps.com/careers/find-a-job/

Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

Job expires in 24 days.

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