WATE is looking for a Digital Content Reporter who loves the fast pace of news and finding the most compelling way to present the day's stories. The Digital Content Reporter will produce print-style reporting for wate.com. In addition, this person will anchor digital updates including scheduled updates and breaking news and turn digital only reports from the field.  

Write and report for WATE’s digital platforms, then head to the Smoky Mountains for a hike or stay in town and enjoy our southern college town culture, food and music in Knoxville!  

This may be an occasional on-air position.  

RESPONSIBILITIES  

· Report and write news quickly and accurately  

· Pitch and write enterprise stories that stand out   

· Monitor all forms of media and hunt for newsworthy content  

· Create digital-original video clips  

· Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines  

· Push engaging and breaking stories on mobile app  

· Other duties as assigned  

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:  

· Proficiency in AP Style writing  

· Ability to generate high engagement social media posts  

· Shoot & edit video & interviews in the field as an MMJ

· Excels in fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure, work environment with accurate, visual, in-depth, digital coverage  

· Highly detail-oriented with excellent news judgment  

· Ability to multi-task in times of breaking news, severe weather, etc.  

· Possesses journalistic integrity and understanding of viewer needs and expectations  

· Can communicate, coordinate and collaborate with other members of the newsroom  

· Must be able to work well under deadline pressure and meet deadlines  

· Must demonstrate solid news judgment  

· Must have attention to detail, copy editing, grammatical and basic writing skills  

· Must be flexible about scheduling  

 EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:  

· Bachelor’s degree in journalism or relevant field.   

· News experience strongly preferred  

· Writing samples required  

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

High stress, high energy environment with deadline pressures. Valid driver’s license required. Some travel may be required on rare occasions. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled