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0-5 years of experience
Pitched and wrote on average six to 10 news pieces per week for the [company name], a regional newspaper covering several diverse communities in North Marion County, Oregon
- Produced regular features and breaking news articles, focusing on business, government, health and crime
- Shot and edited photos using digital camera and Adobe Photoshop software
- Developed source network and relationships with local government and business leaders
- Discussed department’s editorial direction and created regular columns for editorial page
- Adhered to AP Style guidelines while proofing and editing pages under weekly deadlines
- Managed traffic on newspaper’s website and established a strong social media voice
0-5 years of experience
Reported on a variety of stories including weather, entertainment, and student spotlight
- Co-anchored 4 live news shows
- Wrote, recorded, and edited stories for use on the air
- Worked with a co-producer to produce and operate the board for the weekly newscasts
- Oversaw 7 student reporters for the weekly newscasts
- Selected local, national, and international stories for the anchors
0-5 years of experience
Produced and reported a variety of topics for station newscasts.
- Promoted within 6 months from Associate Director to Reporter/Producer
- Created content to air within 2-hour Morning Show newscast, making it the #1 in the region.
- Assisted with subsequent news cut-ins during the [company name] Early Show.
0-5 years of experience
Covered local news events in the City of Chillicothe
- Increased the number of followers on the Constitution-Tribune’s Facebook and Twitter pages
- Wrote three or more stories per week covering local news
- Interviewed local citizens and edited stories
- Took photographs and videos of events
0-5 years of experience
Gathered and analyzed content to be included in each publication
- Organized and expanded upon ideas to create leads to colleagues
- Wrote original articles for publication in the news sectional
- Designed and maintained the blog through WordPress
- Worked diligently under strict deadlines
- Wrote and edited my own, in addition to my colleagues’, articles
0-5 years of experience
Reported and edited articles on various issues relevant to the local and national community.
- Researched article topics and met and interviewed multiple sources to be included with news story.
- Requested and obtained public records to validate information for articles.
- Met with photographers to discuss page layout and what visual aspects would best accompany the news article.
- Conducted and uploaded video recorded interviews with news sources.
0-5 years of experience
- Covered education (NIU, pre-kindergarten through 12th grade) from June 2007 to June 2009.
- Reported DeKalb County crime from June 2009 to March 2010, which included daily courthouse work, trial coverage, police department visits and reporting to crime/accident scenes. Starting in March 2010 covered DeKalb County government, Sycamore City Council and Sycamore School Board.
- Participated in weekly planning meetings to pitch ideas and give feedback to fellow reporters.
- Photographed regularly, prepped images for print and web; updated websites; adhered to strict deadlines and networked to form reliable sources.
0-5 years of experience
General assignment reporter (and photographer) for a weekly newspaper covering [company name], New York.
- Published six to eight new stories and feature articles a week on deadline.
- Covered a range of areas including school boards, town halls, county legislature, state and county budgets as well as local events and profiles of individual achievements.
- Conducted interviews with sources and analyzed background materials related to news articles.
0-5 years of experience
Researched and gathered information for live shots and taped news reports
- Conducted live on-camera interviews, produced weekend newscasts, participated in daily editorial meetings
- Shot b-roll and edited video with Avid Newscutter and Final Cut Pro
- Wrote/reported breaking news stories and posted content to the KPVI web site
- Served as fill-in anchor for morning, noon and evening newscasts
0-5 years of experience
Work as a news reporter covering a variety of news in the surrounding area and school districts
- Responsible for covering a variety of meetings including city government, Board of Education and court proceedings ranging from murder, criminal charges and lawsuits
- Have wrote a range of stories including investigative pieces, human interest, business profiles, features and hard news such as fires, planes, train and automobile accidents
- Interviewed high profile politicians including Gov. Andrew Cuomo and variety of Senators and Congressmen, and Pulitzer Prize winning author Richard Russo
- Was the lead reporter for the Sno Kone Joe Case that garnered national attention from other papers and late night TV hosts across the country
- Learned how to find events in the surrounding area to complete relevant stories from week to week
- Developed a strong relationship with a variety of sources connected to my beat
0-5 years of experience
Followed Marysville-Pilchuck, Marysville Getchell, Arlington and Lakewood High sports.
- Interviewed college-bound athletes and Pee Wee football champions.
- Wrote hyperlocal stories to assist the news reporter.
- Optimized stories and pages with managing editor.
- Produced news and sports action photography.
0-5 years of experience
- Produced, hosted, and reported for WRUF’s Front Page On The Air, a one-hour news magazine program.
- Anchored, produced, and reported live for AM850 In The Morning, Midday News, and Evening News. Coverage included Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the presidential election in 2004.
- Performed Assistant News Director duties on fill-in basis as needed.
10+ years of experience
Daily programming aspects of News-Talk radio station, AM1420 WBEC
- Developed daily news reports for AM1420 WBEC, LIVE 95.9FM, 100.1 WUPE FM, 860AM WSBS, AND 1230AM WNAW
- Programmed, updated, and maintained automation software configurations
- Interacted with clients, guests, and potential advertisers on a daily basis
0-5 years of experience
Shot, wrote and edited day-of-air packages and sweeps stories, anchored newscasts
- Led station’s coverage on breaking news and reports from state capitol
- Maintained contact with sources and obtained exclusive story ideas
- Engaged viewers and promoted stories on social media
0-5 years of experience
Take & edit photos for ASU campus newpaper and events
- Collaborated with news team to implemented special events, marketing and advertising campaigns
- Developed and implemented communication material including news releases, promotional publications, email correspondence and Web site content
- Managed social media components for the ASU news station
- Coordinated wide range of communication projects for the President and campus staff to assist in addressing student concerns and university policy changes
- Assisted with project scope and communications outlines for marketing initiatives
- Evaluated broadcasting techniques and new advertisement to generate increase campus and community activity
- Created and led team to research news ratings and implement growth strategies to improve stakeholder interest
0-5 years of experience
Pitched stories and developed cooperative relationships with editorial staff
- Researched news and events, sought out and interviewed key people
- Wrote and recorded live and in-studio stories, edited and produced final sound bites
- Developed and maintained local news contacts in the community
0-5 years of experience
- Researched, developed, wrote, shot, edited, produced and presented news stories live on TV
- Delivered multiple content products on a daily basis with minimal supervision
- Maintained focus and productivity in autonomous working environment
- Engaged audiences with writing, speaking, visual and interactive communications
- Posted news content to station web page and archived information
0-5 years of experience
Reporting live breaking news events for 24-hour news channel
- Writing scripts and editing video on multiple editing formats
- Contributing and writing stories for station website
- Continuous live field reporting on murders of five Bay area police officers/deputies
- Coverage of child with cerebral palsy helped win $10,000 contest to pay for new therapy
- Contributing to CNN and Orlando’s Central Florida News 13 on major news stories
0-5 years of experience
Researched, wrote, and produced original news stories.
- Wrote informative stories about local and international political events.
- Gained radio journalism and board operation skills.
- Interviewed and scheduled guests for on-air segments.
0-5 years of experience
Interviewed local artists, bands, and DJs on camera.
- Hosted, produced, wrote and directed, “Claireified” for internet radio show.
- Promoted up-and-coming talent via internet radio show interviews.
- Created and distributed marketing/promotional materials.
0-5 years of experience
Researched and wrote two local news stories each day for the daily
- Wrote news stories for weekly papers: [company name]
- Broke stories in regard to weather, politics, car accidents and criminal activity
- Maintained relationships with sources for future articles and story ideas
- Directed own photo shoots for articles
- Utilized social media such as Twitter and Facebook to direct traffic to website
- Edited stories for online content
0-5 years of experience
On scene reporter and photographer – Police and Municipal Government beat
- Reports on local Borough Supervisors and Township meetings
- Associated Press stringer during 2012 Presidential Elections
- Exclusive interviews with a State Representative, Borough Managers and Fire Chiefs
- News reporting for online publication
- Designed a weekly free community paper, Neighbors
- Promoted from News Clerk after two months
0-5 years of experience
- Delivered live news reports for three evening newscasts, investigated crime/court trials
- Produced and packaged original content for air including shooting and editing videos
- Wrote/edited articles and posted videos daily on ABC17news.com
0-5 years of experience
Broadcasted live on-air as a DJ for four years
- Co-hosted a 3 hour morning show
- Spent four years as a basketball play-by-play announcer and color announcer
- Wrote and reported daily news and sports updates
- Produced commercials and PSAs
- Learned the ability to maintain composure under pressure
- Mastered the ability to communicate orally
0-5 years of experience
- Enterprised, shot, wrote and edited news packages and VOSOTs
- Served as primary fill-in weekday morning show anchor/producer
- Conducted in-studio interviews and demonstrations with guests
- Participated in community and station-sponsored events
0-5 years of experience
- Report on news relevant to university within assigned news beat
- Reported on three stories, three times a week for state, national and international news
- Created radio packages for on-campus events
- Created weekly blogs and MOS videos for additional content
0-5 years of experience
- Interviewed special guests in politics and business, including California state controller and members of the US Congress, to deliver in-depth analysis and information on California financial and political system.
- Developed and produced advertising programs for clienteles such as Omega, Walmart, StateFarm, and Hyundai.
- Covered mainstream entertainment events such as Oscars, NBA, NFL, LPGA, CES, and E3.
- Travelled to Kenya for in-depth information on tourism, the great migration and poverty issues.
News Reporter Duties and Responsibilities
To accomplish their primary goal of broadcasting current and accurate information to consumers, News Reporters perform many tasks. We analyzed several job listings to identify these core News Reporter duties and responsibilities.
Gather and Write News News Reporters collect information on assigned topics to report accurate and timely news. They talk to sources, follow-up on leads, and do research to be as well informed as possible. They fact-check their findings, then write them up in an article for printing or a script to be read on-air.
Report On-Air In broadcasting, News Reporters are filmed or recorded presenting the news. They may be recorded in a studio or in the field, depending on the story. They usually read off of a script, but also must be knowledgeable about the topic that they are reporting on.
Conduct Interviews A key component of a News Reporter’s job is to conduct interviews. These may be broadcast live, or pre-recorded and edited. The News Reporter must have done research in advance and be prepared to to ask pointed and interesting question of the interview subject.
Generate Stories News Reporters are tasked with generating new and interesting news stories to cover. They must always be looking for unique, relevant and urgent topics to bring to the public, and investigating interesting new angles of stories that have already been covered.
News Reporter Skills
Inquisitive, outgoing and driven, successful News Reporters are curious to find out as much as they can about any given topic and share it with the public. They are driven and persistent, and have excellent interpersonal skills and strong ethics. In addition to these general skills and personality traits, employers are seeking News Reporter candidates with the following skills. Core skills: Based on job listings we looked at, employers want News Reporters with these core skills. If you want to work as a News Reporter, focus on the following.
- Strong writing skills, and ability to convey information in a clear, concise and conversational manner
- Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
- Ability to interact professionally and build relationships and sources
- Ability to shoot and edit digital video
- Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate online search engines
- Excellent understanding of Associated Press style
Advanced skills: While most employers did not require the following skills, multiple job listings included them as preferred. Add these to your News Reporter toolbox and broaden your career options.
- Anchoring Experience
- Social Media experience
- Multimedia experience
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
News Reporter Resources
We searched the Web to find the best industry resources to help you continue exploring a career as a News Reporters. From thought leaders to industry groups, this list is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and engage. On the Web
Journalist’s Toolbox – Links to all of the most useful online resources available to News Reporters.
Common Sense Journalism – A former broadcaster, reporter and editor provides insights into a journalism career.
AP Industry News – Keep up-to-date on the latest in the media news from this globally respected news leader. On LinkedIn
Online Reporters – Network with over 50,000 professionals who create and edit content for online news sources. Industry Groups
Society of Professional Journalists – Access a huge library of resources for journalism professionals.
The Poynter Institute for Media Studies – Take a high-quality online workshop in journalism, or read up on journalism-related research.
Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press – Offers many useful tools for News Reporters, including a Freedom of Information Act letter generator. News Reporters Books
Melvin Mencher’s News Reporting and Writing – Learn the fundamentals of reporting and writing and the main theories of the practice of journalism.
Television News: A Handbook for Reporting, Writing, Shooting, Editing and Producing – A helpful guide that covers all facets of television news reporting
Associated Press Stylebook – The definitive style guide that all News Reporters will be expected to follow to the letter.
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CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
