Reporter (Part-Time) - Orlando Radio Job at Cox Media Group in Orlando

Location: FL-Orlando-John YoungJob Title: Reporter (Part-Time) - Orlando RadioPosition OverviewWDBO Radio is looking for a news talent to join our exceptional team of broadcasters. Our reporters are responsible for writing factual, compelling, quality news stories with urgency and relatability for radio, as well as digital and social channels. They produce local news content that contributes to our success daily. They develop trusted sources that are regularly used for research and story development. The reporter responds to breaking news and delivers urgent, quality story-telling. We are looking for a high-energy communicator with strong writing and storytelling skills to help engage a new generation of listeners. The ideal candidate will know how to manage tight deadlines, work independently on copy and take direction from a producer.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProduces, writes, and reports news stories that are clear, accurate and unbiased for radio and digital platformsDelivers news copy on air with a conversational and engaging energyReads and understands complex material and turns it into easily understood copy under deadline pressureAnchors live coverage of breaking news and/or special coverageConducts live and/or taped interviewsDevelops and effectively pitches story ideasStays consistently up to date on local, national and international storiesConnects with listeners on social and digital platforms to promote the brandDemonstrate technical proficiency in studio board operations, ensuring seamless execution of local and national programming, including live news updates, and remote broadcasts.Provide occasional fill-in board operation and production support to ensure seamless broadcast continuity.Minimum QualificationsStrong writing and editorial skillsAbility to narrate, ad-lib and add value to live breaking news and severe weather coverageAbility to prioritize and deliver results against a work plan in a fast-paced environment, giving attention to detail even under high pressure situationsAn idea-generating journalist with a positive attitude and a standout work ethicMust be willing to work a schedule that includes holidays and non-traditional work hoursMust have a valid driver's license and clean driving recordPreferred Qualifications1-2 years of experience preferredBachelor's degree or current enrollment in journalism, broadcast journalism, or communications program preferredAbout Cox Media GroupCMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 45 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 9 markets; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visitwww.coxmediagroup.comReq #: 2192 #LI-OnsiteCMG is a special place. Here, we rely on our winning mindset and deep expertise to find creative solutions, think differently, and work together to positively impact the people and communities we serve. It's where we connect and inspire diverse audiences every day and everywhere with our unmatched content, products, services and people.At CMG, we take pride in our collaborative and open environment, where everyone feels valued, seen and heard. Our shared commitment to living our company's core Values - Teamwork, Integrity, Quality and Fiscal Responsibility - propels us every day, in everything we do. We encourage you to explore #LifeAtCMG, where you can bring your best, authentic self to work, think boldly and make a difference.If you are currently a CMG employee, please log into THRIVE to access our internal career center.

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