Correspondent III, Political

CBS 13 in Charleston, WV is looking for an experienced Capitol Reporter to cover state government for Nexstar stations statewide. This is your chance to be at the center of our political coverage while working in one of the best places to live in America. Candidates should be passionate about great storytelling and accountability journalism. Must be a strong writer, willing to dig deeper and ask tough questions. Our Capitol Reporter must have an extensive knowledge of state government and politics to build sources and generate exclusive, lead, stories. Candidates must excel at, live, Breaking News. Must be aggressive on digital and social media. Candidates must have a college degree and at least two years reporting/MMJ experience at a network affiliate. Please go to: to access all career opportunities for WOWK-TV.

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.

Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly

Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions

Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

Shoots and edits news events and news reports

Produces and presents reports for all platforms

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other e-Media platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)

Superior on-air presence

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift

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