Reporter - NE at Transition Home Healthcare

Decatur, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Journalism, Writing, Storytelling, Video editing, Video shooting, Live reporting, Social media management, Digital content creation, Interviewing, Source building, Multitasking, Communication, Teamwork, News reporting

Industry

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Description

Description WAND TV is the market leading television station in central Illinois and we are looking for a full-time Reporter. Essential Duties: Cover stories as assigned, pitch stories in daily editorial meetings Cover local stories and events by setting up and conducting interviews Write local stories daily based on your coverage and the coverage of others Build contacts and sources to provide content and context to stories you are working on Posting stories to digital and social media platforms Ability to multitask and work on stories while communicating with other newsroom employees Ability to provide local coverage through teamwork with other newsroom employees Requirements Qualifications: Strong writing skills Ability to build contacts and sources and develop relationships in the local community to provide superior news coverage Multi-platform skills to deliver news on-air, to digital platforms, and social media Good communicator to deliver information both internally and externally for daily coverage Ability to shoot and edit video Ability to report events live on camera Valid state driver’s license Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field required Experience: 1-2 years prior television news reporting experience, or strong internships or collegiate work Some added benefits to working for WAND: Low-cost health insurance with free dental and vision Company paid HSA Company paid life insurance 6% company match on 401(k) contributions Family first values Generous time-off policy Regular professional development opportunities The anticipated pay range for this position is $35,000 - $40,000 per year. WAND is centrally located in the Springfield-Decatur-Champaign market in Decatur, Illinois, and offers an incredible low cost-of-living, a family atmosphere, superior culture, and industry-leading benefits. The ideal candidate would be an energetic self-starter with strong storytelling skills and a dynamic personality. This person would take ownership of his/her work as well as bring unique story ideas to the table and recognize the importance of using social media to tell stories, break news, and connect with our community. The candidate must demonstrate they will be effective in storytelling on a variety of platforms. Decatur is home to Lake Decatur, an outdoor amphitheater, parks, golf courses, quality restaurants, the Scovill Zoo, Children’s Museum of Illinois, a convention center, and several universities. Decatur is a charitable and giving community with friendly and hard-working neighbors. It’s also home to a great arts scene, antiques, and has several sports and recreational spots. Decatur has its own airport. Chicago is 3 hours to the north and St. Louis is 2 hours to the southwest. Owned by Block Communications, Inc., a private family-owned company, WAND focuses on our employees, producing high-quality journalism, and serving our viewers on a variety of platforms. The WAND family supports each other inside and outside the newsroom. WAND is looking for a team player, plus someone who is highly motivated to learn and grow, and is willing to work hard every day to set the bar higher. Working Conditions and Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Use of Company Resources, Equipment and Confidential Information Company resources, equipment and information are provided to employees to facilitate work. They may not be used for purposes other than work without proper authorization. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment or information is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of customer data or any other company information gained via any company resource is a breach of confidentiality and is strictly prohibited. Any unauthorized use of company resources, equipment information and/or breaches of confidentiality may be cause for termination of employment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and may be expanded or changed to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Responsibilities

The reporter is responsible for pitching, covering, and writing local news stories for both on-air and digital platforms. They must build community sources and collaborate with newsroom staff to deliver high-quality content.