MMJ/SPORTS REPORTER (ASSO) - KSWO
On-siteLawton, Oklahoma, United States
EXPIREDLawton, Oklahoma, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeLarge
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Job Summary
Write, report, shoot, and edit video for local and statewide sporting events while running live shots and managing breaking news. Contribute daily content to KSWO digital and social platforms, including pictures, video, and text updates from the field and station. Gather sources, contribute story ideas, and participate in story selection meetings. Maintain a network of sources and make ethical journalism decisions across broadcast, digital, and social media. Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed while possessing a good driving record.
Required Qualifications
- Strong verbal and written communication skills including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability
- Ability to make ethical journalism decisions
- Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and social media platforms
- Ability to lift 35-40 lbs. of gear
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed
- Candidate must possess a good driving record
Desired Qualifications
- Excellent time management
- Strong writing skills
- Energetic live presence
- Ability to report, shoot and edit video on your own
- Ability to run your own live shots
- Response to breaking news
- Embrace a culture of urgency
- Post web stories/ pictures/ video to serve our digital and social audience
- Develop a network of sources
- Participate in story selection process through meetings
- Contribute story ideas daily
- Work efficiently alone but also be part of a team
- Contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms consistently throughout the day, both in the field and at the station
- Generate story ideas
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