WLS General Assignment Reporter

Job Description

Job Summary:
ABC7/WLS, the ABC Owned Television station in Chicago, IL has an opening for an energetic and dynamic general assignment reporter.
WLS is looking for an experienced staff general assignment reporter with the ability to authentically engage and connect with our audience.  The ideal candidate must be a dynamic and compelling journalist, communicator, and storyteller with a passion for uncovering and reporting the facts, and with integrity above all else. This team member will work collaboratively with producers, assignment editors and newsroom leaders. The applicant must demonstrate a full understanding of the powerful voice and responsibility broadcasters have to, and with, the communities we serve.  This team member will report for all platforms and dayparts, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.
This is a full-time staff position. The position is covered under the Company's collective bargaining agreement with SAG-AFTRA.
This role is considered on-site, which means the employee will work from a company-designated location on an ongoing basis.
Responsibilities & Duties of the Roles:

• On-air performance
• Researching, Writing and Reporting

Job Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• Exceptional reporting, writing and interviewing skills
• Must know how to source and generate impactful enterprise leads, and create impactful content utilizing the latest investigative tools, including d
  
  
  
  

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