General Assignment Reporter

Job Description

• Develop and deliver original enterprise stories through strong sourcing, in-depth reporting and compelling, audience-focused storytelling
• Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to Philadelphia and surrounding communities
• Gather, write and produce material in fair, accurate and balanced manner
• Field produce, conduct interviews and shoot stories
• Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJ
• Respond quickly to breaking news, delivering accurate, clear and compelling live reports and timely updates across broadcast, digital and social platforms from studio and field locations
• Own and develop an assigned beat, building trusted sources and community relationships to break news, uncover exclusive stories and provide consistent follow-up coverage
• Active community involvement
• Create and deliver engaging, original content daily for the station’s social media platforms, mobile app and website, including platform-native video that connects with audiences and extends reporting beyond the newscast
• Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors
• Develop and pitch distinctive, relevant story ideas that reflect the issues and interests of Philadelphia-area communities, both within the assigned beat and across daily news coverage

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a television/multimedia reporter
• Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production
• Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing

Desired Qualifications

• BS/BA in Journalism/Communications or related major or equivalent work experience
• Excellent news judgment
• Strong live reporting skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and confidently during breaking news and developing coverage
• Excellent writing skills
• A portfolio of compelling enterprise storytelling that demonstrates depth, accountability and relevance to local audiences
• Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth
• Ability to use public records, data and other reporting tools to uncover stories and advance coverage
• Solid digital shooting skills and experience working with digital camera
• Working knowledge of non-linear editing
• Experience with Dalet a plus
• Excellent critical thinking skills and ability to understand and break down complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to own a beat, cultivate sources and community relationships, interact professionally and consistently generate exclusive, original stories
• Knowledge of Philadelphia and surrounding communities, or a demonstrated ability to quickly develop local expertise and trusted community relationships
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines
• Experience creating engaging, platform-native social content, including vertical video, with an understanding of audience engagement, digital storytelling and the use of social media as a newsgathering and reporting tool
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter
• Spanish language skills a plus

Additional Job Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.nbcunicareers.com to be considered
• Must be willing to work in Philadelphia, PA
• Must be available evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must be 18 years or greater
• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States
• Must be willing to join SAG AFTRA Union
• Required On-Site: This position is required to be performed full-time from an NBCUniversal-designated worksite.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [email protected].