Job Description:

Reporter

Job Locations

US-OR-Bend

Overview

As a Reporter with KOHD/KBNZ, you will convey both general assignment and feature stories that matter to our viewers. Stories that our viewers want to know and need to know in Central Oregon Knowledge will need to span a broad variety of topics to include current events, education, business, social trends, people, community service and other elements uniquely local to Central Oregon. As a Reporter you will be responsible for telling the stories from the studio or from the field.

TDS Broadcasting LLC, a TDS company, operates KOHD-TV the ABC affiliate, KBNZ-LP the CBS affiliate, COTV11 and CO4 Visitors Network as Zolo Media, offering a wide range of viewing options for Central Oregonians.

Responsibilities

Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances. May also include the following:


• Building contacts to maintain a flow of news, for example, police and emergency services, local council, community groups, health trusts, press officers from a variety of organizations, the general public, etc;


• Seeking out and investigating stories via your contacts, press releases and other media.


• Attending press conferences and asking questions;


• Attending a variety of events, such as council meetings, sporting events, talent contests, etc;


• Answering the phones and reacting to topical stories that matter to our viewers.




• Working closely with the broadcast team, photographers and editors and producers. Writing and editorial judgement for live and recorded daily content. Also, to include:
  
  
  • Producing concise and accurate copy and to adhering to strict deadlines.
  
  
  • Check reference materials, such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.
  
  
  • Receive assignments and contribute to story ideas and development.
  
  
  
  


• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time/space requirements, and within editorial style guidelines.


• Recording/editing interviews using technical camera and computer equipment.


• Submitting copy for the digital publication of all stories completed as assigned.


• 'Live' online reporting or real-time social media blogging when covering important events. Adaption of stories to On-line and web platforms.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.


• 2+ years' experience of 'On-Camera' storytelling required

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated writing and editorial judgement experience.


• Familiar with newsroom producing software


• Understanding of and ability to troubleshoot computers preferred; proficient in Microsoft Office & Apple computers.


• Ability to professionally interact with customers and co-workers; strong verbal communication skills


• Basic understanding of broadcast cameras and how to operate them.

Benefits

As a part of your total compensation, TDS provides a comprehensive, competitive benefit
package. This benefit plan addresses both the immediate and long-term needs that you and
your family may have. For an overview of what we have to offer for full-time employees
including vacation, health benefits, and retirement options, please click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!