Reporter

About This Role

Reporting for KPIX-TV, the Multi-Skilled Journalist focuses on community storytelling, cultivating sources, and creating shareable news content for broadcast and digital/social platforms. The role suits an experienced journalist with an energetic delivery and strong social media presence.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news content for on-air daily newscasts
• Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook, and other social media sites
• Work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Valid driver's license required
• SAG-AFTRA union membership will be required
• Ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and to problem-solve quickly
• Knowledge of Broadcast ENG camera, lighting, audio, and Live U
• Strong social media skills and ability to contribute on all platforms
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Team player and able to work under deadlines and multi-task

Nice to have:

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years of MSJ/television reporting experience

Benefits

• Generous paid time off
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace

About the Company

CBS News and Stations brings together CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites, and cbsnews.com. It is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES and provides news and information for the CBS Television Network, CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, which amassed over 1.01 billion streams in 2021 and is available live in 91 countries.