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Description:
Gray Media is searching for an Alabama State Capitol Correspondent to report live daily for the five stations in Alabama and lead its coverage of the Alabama Capitol. The right person for the job can break from the pack to produce impactful stories for a statewide audience. He/She needs a deep curiosity about the inner workings of the Capitol and state house, and the language of lawmakers. We are looking for a reporter who can develop contacts and break stories.
Responsibilities:
Duties/Responsibilities include (but not limited to): - Previous experience covering politics is preferred as well as interest in investigative and public policy journalism - Developing contacts, breaking stories, and developing investigations with statewide impact is a must - Candidates should have MMJ skills and a proven track record doing multiple live reports for all five stations daily - Time management is critical as is the ability to turn stories quickly for multiple newscasts - Some statewide travel will also be part of this job - The reporter will be expected to provide expert analysis of complicated statewide issues and will play a large role in election coverage - We have built a large social media following and expect this reporter to have demonstrable digital skills including experience writing long-form digital stories, working with Twitter followers and Facebook fans - This is a unique opportunity for a reporter looking to quickly make an impact on several market-leading news operationsRequirements:
Qualifications/Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or related field - 2+ years’ experience writing, producing, shooting, and editing video content for newscasts - Knowledge of Alabama Politics - Strong written and oral communication skills - Proficient with video, camera equipment, Edius Editing, ENPS, and Social Media - Self-motivated and highly organizedContact:
Desmond Wingard
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