Reporter (Sample Job Description)

This Reporter job description template includes key Reporter duties and responsibilities. You can post this template on job boards to attract prospect applicants.

Job Brief:

We are looking for a passionate reporter to participate in the creative cycle of a news story by investigating and writing rich and unbiased “scoops”.

Responsibilities:

• Collect, verify and analyze thoroughly newsworthy information
• Assemble findings into a stable story
• Write and deliver news stories with the reader’s perspective in mind
• Publish or broadcast news stories
• Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
• Abide by journalism’s ethics and codes
• Contact, interview and research sources
• Maintain notes and audio recordings
• Cooperate with reporters, chief editor, producers etc
• Stay up-to-date with the latest current events in the “beat” by studying papers, attending events etc.

Requirements:

• Proven working experience as a reporter
• Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
• Ability to gather, write and edit news
• Broad knowledge of headlines
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
• Excellent communication, lobbying and active listening skills
• Integrity and morality
• BS degree in journalism or mass communications