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GENERAL ASSIGNMENT REPORTER - 13454

Columbus, OH

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WSYX/WTTE is looking for a take-charge General Assignment Reporter to help us continue to grow and empower our audiences! We are seeking a motivated, energetic, creative, and aggressive reporter who can think and perform outside the box. The ideal candidate should be able to develop story ideas and gather information for newscasts, have sound writing skills, a great work ethic, and a can-do attitude. The best person for this job will have excellent live shot skills and thrives on breaking stories


No day will look the same as a Reporter, however, the main responsibilities of the role will include:



  • Create, shoot, write and edit meaningful stories for station’s newscast that can be used across multiple platforms

  • Provide news on-air as directed from the news management team

  • Engaging with local community members

  • Reviewing material for fairness, accuracy, and balance

  • Work closely with all members of the news team, which would include Producers, Editors, Anchors, News Directors etc..


Requirements & Qualifications:



  • Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools and contemporary newsroom systems

  • Excel in storytelling across multiple platforms

  • Strong writing and copy-editing skills are a must

  • Two years of experience as a Reporter

  • Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines


Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace!


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