Reporter/MSJ
$45,000–$50,000 year
On-site · Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Job Summary
Two experienced Multi-Skilled Journalists needed in Washington, DC to break exclusive stories, shoot and edit on deadline, and connect with audiences across broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms. The role entails enterprise and breaking news, delivering authoritative live shots, shooting/write/produce/edit stories for multiple platforms on tight deadlines, employing innovative production techniques and social storytelling, leveraging research and verification tools, building strong sources, pitching daily story ideas, and writing in an engaging, authentic voice while upholding accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity. Experience in a fast-moving live newsroom environment and familiarity with DC-region reporting are a plus.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or related field
- Minimum 5 years of on-air reporting experience in a medium-to-large market (7 years preferred)
- Proficiency in shooting, lighting, and non-linear editing (EDIUS preferred)
- Strong writing, storytelling, and tease-writing abilities
- Familiarity with newsroom systems such as ENPS, Axis Graphics, and digital content tools
- Comfortable working in fast-moving live environments
- Demonstrated success creating engaging content for broadcast, social, and digital audiences
- Familiarity with or connection to the Washington, D.C. region is a plus
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