Description

• Create on-air packages, write articles for web, produce videos and post to social media about the top local business news of the day.
• Tell stories in a conversational, clear and compelling manner that engages the news consumer. Must be able to distill complex business topics and make them relatable to the consumer.
• Enterprise and develop stories daily.
• Cultivate news sources.
• Collaborate with news directors, producers and digital editors on stories to pursue with our diverse audience in mind.
• Research and conduct interviews.
• Gather video/photos on assignment.
• Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone call or other official outlets.
• Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to ensure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking local business stories of the day. Keep abreast of new developments in stories being covered by WTOP.
• Deliver live reports on air.
• Act as subject matter expert for interviews on WTOP, with our news partners and at events in the business community.
• Moderate sponsored panel discussions on topics of importance to the business community.
• Maintain an appropriate and active social media presence.
• Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings, as needed.
• Take part in listening sessions with news directors.
• Complete other duties, as requested.

• Degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, preferred.
• 5+ years professional reporting experience for an audio/video news outlet.
• Background in business/consumer reporting, preferred.
• Comply with the moral code of the journalism profession. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage without bias.
• Help deliver news with a sense of urgency 24/7.
• Be a great storyteller.
• Strong writing, interviewing and audio/video production skills required. Must be able to write quickly and on deadline.
• Must be knowledgeable of local/national/international business issues, newsmakers and current events.
• Ability to use audio/video equipment in the field.
• Photography and videography skills, preferred.
• Knowledge of Adobe Audition, Burli and Teams, preferred.
• Provide newsroom leadership. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
• Must be able to think quickly, maintain performance under pressure and respond to breaking news in an effective manner.
• Report to work on time and work established schedule.
• Act in a professional manner when representing the station. Project an appropriate and professional appearance and demeanor.
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• WTOP is a collaborative work environment. Employees should expect to receive feedback from newsroom leaders and their newsroom peers.
• Must have a valid driver's license, a good driving record and be insurable. Applicant's driving record will be checked.
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment.
• Physical Requirements
  • Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities.
  • Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to hear and see clearly.
  • Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as other office equipment.
  • Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work in a variety of settings, including outdoors.