WDAM is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join our award-winning team. The successful candidate can generate their own story ideas and has a strong desire for enterprise storytelling and covering live, breaking news. They must understand and incorporate social media material into their workflow while reporting

General Responsibilities: Plan stories in advance for coverage that are relevant to the Pine Belt

*Pitch and cover enterprise stories

*Cover breaking news, general assignments and targeted special reports on social media, web and TV

*Build trust and respect in the Pine Belt

*Work under tight deadlines on a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, shift coverage, breaking news and severe weather

*Operate live shots using Live U and Live U-Mobile

*Check beats daily

*Post stories/newscasts to WDAM.COM

Requirements

*Excellent writing, storytelling, and editing skills

*Solid news judgment

*Must be able to report in a broad range of styles with good on-air presentation skills

*Work under pressure

*Familiarity with all distribution platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Internet etc.

*Bachelor`s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required

*Pre-employment drug screening, valid Driver's License & Motor Vehicle Records check are required