Reporter

Sarkes Tarzianis is seeking a seasoned Reporter for

WRCB Local 3 News

in Chattanooga, TN. If you are a competitor, self‑starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com.

Sarkes Tarzian is an equal‑opportunity employer.

The purpose of a News Reporter is to present the latest up‑to‑date news to the station’s television and digital audiences in an objective, accurate, and confident manner. To continually grow as a writer, researcher, and reporter, always holding the reputation of WRCB Local 3 News in a very positive light.

Duties and Responsibilities

Write packages, voice‑overs, and live shots for air and digital platforms

General assignment reporting

Set up stories and keep in close communication with producers and the assignment editor, including scheduling interviews and story developments

Always generate new ideas for the assignment editor

Make beat calls (follow up previously reported stories for new developments)

Read all local newspapers and publications, staying aware of local, national, and world events on a daily basis

Attend all editorial meetings that fall in your work shift and arrive with story ideas

Continuously work on all on‑air skills, including live reporting, voice, and communication

Work with and give appropriate guidance to photographers

Requirements and Qualifications

Bachelor’s in Journalism (preferred)

High school degree or equivalent (required)

One year of professional reporting, with live reporting experience (preferred)

Develop and maintain contacts in the community

Ability to research, write, and report news stories for television

Typing and writing skills

Ability to use or learn to use non‑linear editors

Understand the ENG equipment

Have good interviewing skills, develop a broadcast voice for air, and have a professional physical presentation on air

Know how to write to video

Ability to work under deadline pressure on a daily basis

Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.

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