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04/02/2025

Reporter

WXII/WCWG-TV

Company WXII-TV
Position Reporter
Description WXII/WCWG-TV, the NBC affiliate in Winston-Salem is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas, conduct informed interviews, develop sources, and build compelling live shots. You will be a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. We value strong enterprise reporting and we’re looking for someone who finds the stories that lead newscasts. In addition to credibility, poise, and personality, you are not afraid to head out into the field, ask the tough questions and break the big stories. You will be a versatile, enterprising self-starter who is fast, efficient, works well under tight deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live reporting skills. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

Plan, gather and assemble stories on day-of news or special project assignments

Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound

Coordinate with news managers and producers to develop stories that go beyond surface details, that accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content

Develop a network of sources who provide tips, early access to information, and allow the reporter to break stories of significance

Will contribute pictures, video and text updates to mobile platforms throughout the day

Work on different stories and projects at once and meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure

Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Requirements

Professional or college reporting experience

Experience with enterprise reporting and ability to uncover details

Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work

Write clear, correct, compelling copy that supports images gathered

Operate mobile transmission devices and use latest technology

Can work in all weather conditions

Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards

Have a valid driver's license and a clear driving record

Work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production

Related military experience will be considered

Diversity Statement

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities, That's why behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefits programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits:

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

Apply here: https://eevd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/HTV/job/2023413/?utm_medium=jobshare&utm_source=External+Job+Share
App Date 8/12/2025

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