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::: {automation-id="richTextEditor" no-h="true" metadata-id="56$309310" uxi-widget-editable="false" uxi-form-item-child-list-index="3" aria-labelledby="56$309310-input--uid1773-input-formLabel"} ::: {dir="ltr"} WXMI, the FOX affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is searching for a Senior Reporter. The Senior Reporter is responsible for top-level reporting and providing guidance to others in the newsroom. This person will be researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. WXMI is an award-winning newsroom with great leadership and a strong team of journalists. Grand Rapids is a beautiful part of Michigan with a lake shore and thriving downtown. It provides the perfect combination of the big city and sandy beaches, with sparkling sunsets. Join the FOX 17 team! Apply now!

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Generate ideas for stories for multiple platforms.

• Report live on location from various news events.

• Prepare a factual story to impart the information to the public.

• Research stories through personal contacts, the internet and other sources deciding the best angle and approach for the story.

• Collaborate effectively with News, Promotion, Production and Engineering on daily broadcast, special projects and online coverage.

• Participate in community events.

• Build a network of informational sources to provide exclusive stories for the Scripps brand.

• Meet all production deadlines.

• Periodically required to drive personal or company vehicle to cover various assignments.

• Complete other duties as assigned.

   

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred

• Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred

   

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Strong communication skills, oral and written

• Storytelling ability

• Promote teamwork attitude with station employees

• Exceptional on-air personality

• Multitask multiple stories

• Advance ability in critical thinking

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits. ::: :::

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