Alabama Broadcasters Association - Hoover, AL

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Hoover, AL

About the position

WBRC Fox 6 in Birmingham, AL is seeking a dynamic and resourceful multi-media journalist to join our team and deliver breaking news to our morning audience via our First Alert Desk. This role is crucial for preparing and presenting urgent news stories throughout a 6-hour morning show, requiring a candidate who is not only passionate about journalism but also possesses the ability to think on their feet and adapt to the fast-paced nature of live broadcasting. The ideal candidate will be responsible for anchoring when needed and engaging in field reporting, ensuring that our viewers receive timely and relevant news updates. As a multi-media journalist, you will be expected to demonstrate excellent news judgment and storytelling skills. We value creativity and innovation, and you will be encouraged to pitch unique stories that go beyond the typical headlines. Staying informed about local events in Central Alabama is essential, as you will need to check various media outlets, social media platforms, and engage in conversations to uncover stories that may not be widely reported or could be presented in a more compelling way. Versatility is key in this position, as you will be tasked with covering a range of topics, from positive and uplifting stories to local and college sports, as well as hard news and severe weather events. You will also be responsible for writing engaging copy for our digital platforms, including social media, ensuring that our content resonates with our audience and maintains high journalistic standards.

Responsibilities

  • Regularly pitch innovative stories that go beyond the headlines everyone else is reporting.
  • Stay informed about happenings in Central Alabama by checking wires, media outlets, and social media to uncover untold stories.
  • Creatively tell positive, hopeful, and fun stories, while also covering local and college sports, hard news, and severe weather.
  • Write seamless copy for digital assets, including social media.

Requirements

  • BA degree in broadcasting or equivalent work experience
  • Expert level ad libbing skills
  • Expert level shooting, writing, and editing skills
  • Master storyteller
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
  • Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
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