Description

Graham Media Group in Market #15 Orlando, Florida, is looking for an Executive Reporter!

You know this news manager role at WKMG News 6 is a fit for you, if you're someone who thrives on coaching and mentoring local journalists of diverse backgrounds and experience levels.

Your work will be critical to ensuring News 6 is the top-tier local news service that grows audiences everywhere our content is consumed. The News 6 brand focuses on advanced storytelling that captures "real life" in Central Florida, and this accurate and impactful local journalism holds leaders, stakeholders, and businesses accountable, while informing, protecting, and improving our communities for the better.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our Executive Reporter needs to be a competitive coach-mentor and problem-solver, helping our reporters obtain information, ask compelling questions, and pivot when the day doesn't go as planned. You're also a skilled visual storyteller who knows what story techniques work on which platforms, and you have an ability to mentor and motivate others to level up their skills, making sure those upgrades stick with productive accountability. You relish scooping the competition and can help your reporter team do it regularly and with quality.

You're also a deft team collaborator, partnering with our Managers of Content and Coverage to guide both the growth of reporter team and the day-to-day news-gathering efforts. You'll also work with our Multi-Platform Executive Producers and our Content Center team to facilitate the strongest, most impactful daily news coverage on multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling and news-gathering skills of the station's reporters.
• Collaborate with other newsroom leaders to consistently execute the content strategy through authentic, meaningful storytelling.
• Oversee the writing of stories for all platforms; provide timely feedback to foster continuous improvement.
• Develop and supervise effective workflow strategies and procedures for the reporting team.
• Ensure that all content adheres to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.
• Deliver a vision and create trust among reporters, photographers, and newsroom staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• A college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Experience in various reporting formats, including experimental video strategies and non-traditional storytelling techniques.
• Experience in original enterprise reporting that leads newscasts and demonstrates an impact on the community.
• Multiple skills beyond the traditional role of "reporter" (shooting, editing, planning, etc.).
• Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including using graphics and data to enhance stories.
• A sharp, conversational writing style and an ability to leverage process language that showcases journalists at work and the value they're bringing viewers.
• Able to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment, managing deadline pressures and frequent changes.
• Fast learning curve when it comes to new technology.
• Strong communicator and self-starter who puts the team first and works hard to ensure the product is high-quality.
• Willingness to work outside of scheduled hours as breaking news or station efforts require.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:

• Experience reporting in a high-volume, top-25 market or Florida market.
• Knowledge of Florida Sunshine Laws and open-records practices.
• Proficiency in multiple newsroom and digital content management systems.
• Editing experience on Adobe Premiere.

Interested candidates should submit resumes including video links of your reporting and coaching work to WKMGcareers@wkmg.com .

WKMG-TV - Graham Media Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WKMG-TV/ GMG will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.