WDIV Local 4, the Graham Media Group owned - NBC affiliate station in Detroit is seeking a multi-skilled journalist to join our news team. We’re looking for a strong, visual storyteller with exceptional writing and live reporting skills – perfect for our fast-paced newscasts, as well as our digital and social platforms. The ideal candidate is resourceful, has a competitive spirit, is aggressive on breaking news, has a great can-do attitude, can develop strong contacts in the community, and is committed to producing compelling, high-quality stories for all our platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Research and write assigned stories for multiple platforms, including broadcast, web, streaming and social.
- Strong live reporter, who can walk viewers through a story in a compelling, creative, and lively way. Demonstrative storytelling skills are a must.
- Understand the creative use of graphics to facilitate storytelling
- Ability to identify the different facets of a story and produce those angles up for multiple newscasts/platforms throughout the day.
- Respond quickly to breaking news. Use your smartphone to send pictures/video of breaking news for digital platforms and work quickly to update stories for air, for our website and streaming channel and for the station’s social media platforms.
- Responsible for enterprise newsgathering.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes nights, overnights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, remain calm under pressure and manage deadlines.
- Limited shooting and editing of video may be required.
Qualifications:
- Prefer candidates with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a commercial newsroom.
- College degree in journalism/communications or related field preferred.
- Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems.
- Must have and maintain a professional on-air appearance.
To apply send resume and video to:
Jennifer Wallace, News Director
Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.
GMG/WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, GMG/WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.