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The Capital Reporter/MMJ position will be based in Atlanta, Georgia and focus on covering state government, legislature and state agencies, as well as other major news events in our capital city.  The ideal candidate must write, report, shoot and edit stories for broadcast, execute live shots and special series reports as necessary, and wil be required to establish and cultivate sources and state capital connections.  Must be able to deliver compelling news stories for all newscasts. 

• Presents news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensures that all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes and delivers news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Produces newscasts and communicates clear direction with team members.
• Assists in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Acts as a field reporter as assigned.
• Conducts interviews with news personnel and others.
• Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participates in promotional activities including public appearances.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Edits video clips as assigned.
• Writes content for the website and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

 Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• 4+ years as an Anchor or Multi-Media Journalist for live television newscasts.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication and comprehensive writing skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in news reporting or anchoring.  (More or less depending on market size.)
• Superior on-air presence.  
• Ability to maintain professional personal appearance.
• Ability to react appropriately on camera.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Experience guiding, directing and motivating others.
• Ability to identify the developmental needs of others and to coach, mentor or otherwise help others to improve their knowledge or skills.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The Capital Reporter/MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.  In addition, the Capital Reporter/MMJ must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.