Reporter opening at WTVT Fox 13 in Tampa

Here's an announcement for a job opening I got about a week ago -- apologies for taking so long to circulate it. -- Eric Deggans

Reporter (Regular Part Time): Gathers, prepares and disseminates news on the air both live in the studio and at remote locations; interviews subjects in the field; cultivates and maintains contacts with news sources. Researches and develops stories for future use; assumes responsibility for final content and presentation of news stories on the air. Candidates must demonstrate skill in writing conversational broadcast copy incorporating appropriate visual elements under daily deadline pressure. He/she must have the skills and experience necessary to make independent editorial decisions in the field. Must have the ability to learn the newsroom’s computer system and be proficient in English grammar, spelling and punctuation; must communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person and over the phone. A college degree and a minimum of three year’s of journalism background and television reporting experience preferred. Ability to shoot a plus.


For consideration – Forward resume, DVD and cover letter to: HR Director, WTVT/FOX13, 3213 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609. Fax to 813-870-9890. E-Mail as an attachment in MS Word to Cynthia.Armstrong@foxtv.com. No phone calls please. EOE/M/F/D/V. Posted August 13, 2009.

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