Feature Reporter, KPTV-TV

Portland, OR

Cory Bergman August 14th, 2006

LIVE FEATURE REPORTER
Posted: 8/4/2006
Deadline: Until Filled

KPTV FOX-12 is seeking a LIVE FEATURE REPORTER for Portland’s dominate, number one morning news. Research, develop, produce and report live features, news stories, and events. Coordinate with Assignment Desk, Executive Producers and Producers.

Duties and Responsibilities include:
Research, develop, write, report, and edit feature news stories.
Write other stories for newscasts, as assigned.
Assist in writing effective news promos.
Make personal appearances in public on behalf of the station.
Other duties as assigned, including studio work.

Education/Experience: Four-year college/university degree in Journalism, Communications, or other related field. Two years of experience as a reporter for commercial/public television or commercial/public radio. Knowledge of how to blend words and video into informative and interesting television news stories. Knowledge of issues affecting the Pacific Northwest, specifically Portland DMA.

Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to perform quality work under high pressure deadline situations.
Needs to be an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.
Live television experience a must.
Must have a valid Oregon or Washington driver’s license.

Please send application materials, including resume and cover letter, by mail to KPTV FOX-12/KPDX UPN-49, Human Resources, 14975 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Beaverton, OR 97006 or via e-mail to PDX.TVJobs@meredith.com. When responding to this ad please mention where you saw it listed. KPTV FOX-12/KPDX UPN-49, Meredith Corporation, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.