WLNS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Lansing, Michigan seeks a digital-savvy storyteller. The Digital Reporter/Producer will play a key role in our morning show by creating fresh content for our website in the early hours as well as reporting on digital happenings and trends. This is a unique position that provides experiences on many different fronts. The perfect candidate for this job is a self-starter who likes to think outside of the box. The content produced on the morning shift will be the first thing our viewers see to start their days, so it's key to set the tone early. 

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsWrite stories and update the website with fresh content for the morning hoursCreate engaging social media posts that will get people's attention at the start of the dayUse push alerts to send out breaking newsMay appear on 6 News This Morning as the Digital Reporter to talk about what's happening/trending on the web and at wlns.comArranges and conduct interviews with people who can provide information about stories both live and tapedReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesReviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and detailsDetermines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches 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 positionsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news events and news reportsProduces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other eMedia 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 presenceProficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipmentAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shift