Reporter

About This Role

Reporting for FOX4 in Kansas City, you will be a dynamic and enterprising news reporter, telling compelling stories across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. This role is ideal for a journalist who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative newsroom and has a deep understanding of local issues.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise original, impactful stories that resonate with the local community across all platforms – broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media
• Deliver live reports with confidence and clarity, especially during breaking news and developing stories
• Write, present, and produce content in a clear, concise, and engaging manner tailored to each platform
• Build and maintain a network of sources to stay ahead of the news curve
• Conduct interviews with newsmakers and community members to enhance storytelling
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom staff to shape coverage and segment ideas
• Ensure all content meets FOX4’s standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Contribute video and visual content for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social platforms, including shooting and editing content as needed
• Contribute to the station’s digital presence
• Take part in special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum two years of experience in news reporting
• Strong on-air presence and ability to ad-lib effectively
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Solid news judgment and a broad understanding of current events, local issues, and storytelling techniques
• Open to feedback and coaching, with a track record of applying guidance to improve performance
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Proficiency with newsroom technology, video editing software, digital publishing tools, and multimedia storytelling techniques
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and adapt to breaking news
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Important Details

• Schedule: flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

About the Company

WDAF-TV FOX4 is a television station in Kansas City.