News Reporter - Kptv

News Reporter

Portland, Oregon's #1 news station, FOX 12, has an immediate opening for a News Reporter. The top candidate will be a dynamic, high-level storyteller who gathers news for broadcast, web, and other platforms of the future. This reporter will contribute primarily to our 6.5-hour top-rated morning newscast, Good Day Oregon.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Gather, write, and deliver news stories
• Appear on-air and coordinate live shots
• Develop sources within the community to gain unique, "Only On" insight and reports on important and impactful issues.
• Pitch leadable and/or original story ideas daily.
• Strong research skills, ability to employ critical thinking skills to dig and go "beyond the press release" and/or confirm incoming news tips via email or social media.
• Work with a sense of immediacy independently and as a team while exhibiting sound news judgment and ethics.
• Potential and drive to fill-in anchor, when needed.
• This position requires the employee to be able to drive for business needs. A valid driver's license and clean driving record (MVR) are required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements include:

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field preferred
• Minimum of two years' experience working as a General Assignment Reporter in a television newsroom
• Willingness to work long hours and overtime

Gray Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Gray Media complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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