Evening Reporter Job at CGTN America in Washington DC

Department: News Gathering
Permanent Full time position
Fluent in English
Benefits: Health Insurance, PTO, 401k, 401k match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

About us: MediaLinks TV, LLC provides production and administrative support for information-based companies. MediaLinks TV, LLC serves CGTN America. CGTN America is an award-winning news organization that has been recognized for its high-quality, objective news coverage and programming. CGTN America in the Washington News Bureau for China Central Television ("CCTV"), which, through a division named the China Global Television Network ("CGTN"), offers multi-language news channel that is broadcast to over 100 English speaking countries, including the United States.

The Washington, DC based correspondent is responsible for covering breaking news, politics, health, business, international affairs, and major events like NPC, CPPCC, UNGA, US Elections, CPAC, etc... The correspondent must maintain a keen focus on and awareness of global news events with a focus on China, North and South America.

Keep abreast of local, national, and international news events, especially as it relates to issues influencing news events in North and South America, as well as in China and Asia-Pacific.
Research, pitch, and set-up original story ideas for long and short form programming.
Write creative and strong reports for on-air broadcast and digital platforms
Post content on social media platforms
Deliver succinct and comprehensive news packages and concise live shots. Develop and maintain relationships with news sources
Communicate clearly with director, planning and desk editors on daily and future plans
College degree in mass communications or journalism preferred
Must have at least 5+ years network or major market on-air experience
Strong oral communication and broadcast quality writing skills
Exemplary on-air presentation
Strong editorial news judgement
Able to deploy on short notice for breaking news
Must be able to work weekends and evenings
International news gathering and television field experience a plus