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Job Description Job Title: Reporter The Advocate, Louisiana's biggest news organization, is looking for a reporter for its Shreveport newsroom. Shreveport - Bossier City is located in northwest Louisiana and is the third largest population center in the state. The area has much to offer from arts and culture to outdoor activities and festivals. Shreveport has its own food scene that boasts traditional Louisiana seafood, soul food and fine dining. This a beat that could have a bit of everything - breaking news, politics, crime, government and the colorful people and places that make our community a great place to be a journalist. We're searching for someone interested in covering daily developments while pursuing larger enterprise stories in a competitive news market. • Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing. • Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines. • Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories. • Arrange and conduct interviews. • Create relationships with members of the community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories. • Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed. • Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories. • Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact • Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content • Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.

OVERVIEW OF THE COMPANY Fox TV StationsFOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in 14 of the top 15 largest designated market areas, or DMAs, and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 18 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce approximately 1,200 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content.JOB DESCRIPTION FOX 5 Atlanta is a forward-thinking media organization dedicated to delivering high-quality news and entertainment across digital platforms. We are committed to engaging our audience with compelling content that informs, entertains, and inspires. We are currently seeking a talented and dynamic Digital Multi-Media Journalist to join our team. Job Summary: The Digital Multi-Media Journalist will be responsible for shooting and presenting live events and general news information across live streams, online, and social media platforms. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently to produce engaging content for our diverse audience. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Actively participate in the editorial planning process for daily live streaming news programming, contributing ideas for live event coverage. Develop contacts and sources in the community to generate ideas for potential news coverage on streaming and broadcast platforms. Produce and present extended live unscripted content from the field for the station's live stream, usually working alone and using a smartphone and related audio/video accessories. Interview subjects in the field and gather news information for the purpose of generating content for digital and broadcast platforms. Present stories on the station's live stream while at remote locations or on set, assuming all responsibility for the final content and presentation. Produce and/or host blocks of live stream programming on set as assigned. Write effective text copy for digital publication of news stories. Actively contribute to social media accounts on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram on behalf of the station. Make occasional promotional appearances on behalf of the station and communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person, over the phone, and via the Internet. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Excellent on-camera presentation skills required, including in long-form ad lib situations. Skilled in news videography and live field newsgathering. Ability to make independent editorial decisions in the field. Able to prioritize and work under daily deadline pressure. Familiarity with best practices for SEO and YouTube video tagging for audience maximization. Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in a related field preferred. Two years of experience as an MMJ or photographer at a commercial television station preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law. Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $65,000.00-70,000.00 annually for high cost labour markets such as but not limited to New York City and Los Angeles, $54,100.00-58,300.00 annually for all other US locations. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Job Title: Reporter The Advocate, Louisiana's biggest news organization, is looking for a reporter for its Shreveport newsroom. Shreveport - Bossier City is located in northwest Louisiana and is the third largest population center in the state. The area has much to offer from arts and culture to outdoor activities and festivals. Shreveport has its own food scene that boasts traditional Louisiana seafood, soul food and fine dining. This a beat that could have a bit of everything - breaking news, politics, crime, government and the colorful people and places that make our community a great place to be a journalist. We're searching for someone interested in covering daily developments while pursuing larger enterprise stories in a competitive news market. • Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing. • Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines. • Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories. • Arrange and conduct interviews. • Create relationships with members of the community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories. • Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed. • Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories. • Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact • Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content • Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.

Job Title: Higher Education Reporter The Advocate is looking for a reporter to cover Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge and higher education issues statewide for Louisiana's largest news organization. We're seeking someone who can mix daily stories with incisive enterprise pieces on a competitive beat, hitting topics ranging from academic policies and politics to research and student life on campus. Job Responsibilities: • Develop story ideas based on beat reporting or as assigned • Create relationships with people in the community to develop credible sources for future stories • Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed • Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories • Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact • Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content • Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors • Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines • Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories Job Skills & Qualifications Required: • A focus on producing accurate and factual stories • Experience as a reporter • Knowledge of social media, with a desire to break news and find the most unique story angles on the beat • Proficiency with computers and other office equipment The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.

Job Title: Lafayette Metro Reporter The Advocate, Louisiana's biggest news organization, is looking for a reporter for its Lafayette newsroom. Lafayette is the heart of Cajun country and is known for its vibrant music scene unparallelled food culture. And It's a beat that could have a bit of everything - politics, crime, government and the colorful people and places that make South Louisiana a great place to be a journalist. We're searching for someone interested in covering daily developments while pursuing larger enterprise stories in a competitive news market. • Develop story ideas based on leads or as assigned by conducting research, investigating and observing • Write stories using proper grammar and following AP style guidelines • Rework pieces as requested by editors and update pieces as needed for ongoing or developing stories • Arrange and conduct interviews • Create relationships with members of the community and government agencies to develop access to credible sources for future stories • Quickly post stories online as appropriate and develop them further as needed. • Use social media tools to develop, distribute and enhance stories. • Help plan and execute the presentation of stories in a way that maximizes digital impact • Regularly review metrics on story performance and develop story ideas based on top-performing content • Meet all deadlines for projects as requested by editors The Advocate is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce while providing unique opportunities and career paths for our employees. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and experience levels to apply. Salary: Commensurate with experience Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, Life, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Paternity Leave, PTO and 401k Retirement Savings company match.