Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities. Our amazing community is rich in history and home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, and World Class Hiking and Fishing.

We are seeking a SUPERSTAR Reporter/MMJ.  

Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.

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WJHL is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join our news team. We are looking for someone who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories for our newscasts and digital platforms.      

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news eventsProduces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other digital and social media platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceFluency in EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredSuperior on-air presenceAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shift