Job Description
NewsNation DC Bureau Weekend Correspondent (Washington, DC)
NewsNation is seeking a smart, aggressive, and enterprising reporter to join the network and serve as a weekend correspondent in our DC Bureau. The Washington Bureau is responsible for covering daily developments emerging from the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government, elections and campaigns, and the intersection of policy and politics. The ideal candidate must demonstrate the ability to build sources, dig and uncover information, skillfully handle breaking news, write compelling news scripts under deadline pressure, report live, and maintain an on-air persona that is authoritative and accessible. The position is based at our Washington, DC studios with frequent travel as news warrants.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Cultivate sources across the three branches of government
- Report out stories in a way which uncovers original and noteworthy information and helps the audience understand the impact of news and events on their lives
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including broadcast, and digital
- Work collaboratively with other correspondents and bureau producers
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Travel outside DC to cover national politics regionally and locally
- Maintain flexibility to adjust schedule as news warrants
- Willingness to work extended hours as news and events warrant
- Must have the ability to travel for work, often with no prior notice
- Cover breaking news, general assignment stories and enterprise stories as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
- Five-plus years television anchoring or reporting experience required
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Strong reporting skills
- Understand importance of social media
- Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all network personnel
- Must have a valid driver's license as driving will often be required
- Must include a link to online reel when applying
Salary Range: $90,000 - $105,000
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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