Reporter

Job Brief

This Reporter job description template can be used to post on online job boards and careers pages. It is easy to modify for your company.

Job Description

• ● Collect, verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information
• ● Assemble findings into a stable story
• ● Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind
• ● Publish or broadcast news stories
• ● Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
• ● Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes
• ● Contact, interview and research sources
• ● Maintain notes and audio recordings
• ● Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers etc
• ● Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the “beat” by studying papers, attending events etc.

Job Requirements

• ● Proven working experience as a Reporter
• ● Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
• ● Ability to gather, write and edit news
• ● Broad knowledge of headlines
• ● Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
• ● Excellent communication, lobbying and active listening skills
• ● Integrity and morality
• ● BS degree in journalism or mass communications