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Reporter

Hearst · Winter Park, FL, United States

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What Hearst asks for

From Hearst's Reporter ad, checked 2 Nov 2026.

Enterprise reporting and source building

Finding original stories that go beyond surface details and leading newscasts with exclusive content by building a network of sources and contacts.

Video gathering and mobile updates

Collaborating with photographers to capture and edit video and sound, while personally providing digital updates including pictures and text for mobile apps.

Live reporting and deadline pressure

Managing multiple stories at once and delivering live reports under tight deadlines and the high pressure of time-sensitive news production.

Field reporting and vehicle operation

Reporting in all weather conditions, carrying gear weighing up to 50 pounds, and driving large vehicles safely over long distances.

The ad asks for professional or college reporting experience and a valid driver's license. Based in Winter Park, Florida, with in-person attendance required.

How the example answers the ad

Three of the four requirements above, each matched to a line in the example.

  1. Enterprise reporting and source building

    “Led evening newscasts with 12 exclusive enterprise reports on city council budget allocations.”

    Producing 12 exclusive reports on city council budgets shows enterprise reporting and source building by focusing on original content that leads newscasts.

  2. Video gathering and mobile updates

    “Uploaded 200 digital updates per year to the station mobile application including photos and live text feeds.”

    Providing 200 annual updates with photos and text to a mobile application shows the digital and mobile update part of multimedia production.

  3. Live reporting and deadline pressure

    “Edited 450 video packages using Adobe Premiere Pro for daily broadcast deadlines.”

    Using Adobe Premiere Pro for 450 packages on daily schedules addresses the deadline management and production pressure portion of the requirement.

The whole example as text

Nathan Williams · Reporter

Summary

Broadcast News Reporter with 6 years of experience in local news. Develop original enterprise reports leading evening newscasts through persistent source cultivation. Manage live field reporting under high pressure in severe weather conditions. Update mobile news platforms with real-time video, photography, and copy for digital audiences.

Experience

Reporter · KIRO 7 News

Seattle, WA · 2023 - Present

  • Led evening newscasts with 12 exclusive enterprise reports on city council budget allocations.
  • Produced 15 live weather segments annually from remote field locations using ENG vehicles and microwave transmission systems.
  • Uploaded 200 digital updates per year to the station mobile application including photos and live text feeds.

Multimedia Journalist · KTVB

Boise, ID · 2021 - 2023

  • Broke three major stories regarding local infrastructure failures using a self built network of municipal sources.
  • Operated company news vehicles safely across 10,000 miles of terrain for remote reporting assignments.
  • Edited 450 video packages using Adobe Premiere Pro for daily broadcast deadlines.

News Associate · WTVR

Richmond, VA · 2020 - 2021

  • Assisted lead reporters with field research and B roll acquisition for primary political segments.
  • Logged daily broadcast tapes and archived footage for long term database accessibility.
  • Developed 10 web first stories to increase online traffic for the station homepage.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism · University of Missouri

Columbia, MO · 2016 - 2020

  • Graduated with a 3.8 GPA
  • Named to the Dean's List for four consecutive years

Skills

Reporting & Production:Enterprise ReportingSource CultivationLive Field ReportingInvestigative ResearchScript Writing
Technical Tools:Adobe Premiere ProLiveU TransmissionDSLR Camera OperationENPSMicrowave Engineering
Digital & Social:Mobile News ProductionSocial Media EngagementWeb CopywritingLive BloggingDigital Content Strategy
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Is this role remote?

No. The ad states that in-person attendance is required for this position.

Does Hearst consider military experience?

Yes. The ad mentions that related military experience will be considered for the role.

What kind of schedule should I expect?

You should be prepared to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.

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