Unmuted Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within a 24-hour breaking news environment! Our commitment is to engage viewers with relevant, timely news that’s important to the local communities we serve.

• MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Create original news stories; gather information for news stories using beat sources, contacts, and leads
  • Build a robust network of contacts and sources within the community
  • Perform under intense deadline pressure
  • Deliver news reports, including live and taped segments, demonstrating energy, knowledge, confidence, professional appearance, and voice quality
  • Write, shoot and edit own news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
  • Work with a photographer on occasion
  • Work with assignment desk editors, producers, graphics and independently in the newsgathering process
  • Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
  • Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
  • Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Must have sufficiently strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
  • Live shot experience required
  • Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
  • Must have strong on-camera skills
  • Must have ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to clearly communicate solutions
  • Ability to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
  • Ability to interface with internal company personnel
  • Ability to handle breaking news on-air
  • Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
  • Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence