Reporter/MMJ

WOWT First Alert 6 is looking for a driven, enterprising Reporter/MMJ to join our team. This is a role for someone who has a nose for the stories that matter to our community and the urgency to get them in front of our audience wherever they are.

Our First Alert brand is built on urgency, accuracy, and impact. We need a reporter who lives those values every day — someone who can enterprise original, on-brand story ideas, respond aggressively to breaking news, and deliver compelling content across every platform we serve.

We are looking for candidates that can enterprise original story ideas that align with the First Alert brand — focused on safety, security, neighborhood impact, consumer protection, and community relevance. Respond immediately and aggressively to breaking news — be ready to drop everything, get to the scene, and deliver live coverage fast. Operate as a multimedia journalist (MMJ) — shooting, writing, and editing your own content when needed, while also working alongside a photographer on larger assignments. Go live confidently and frequently — from the field, from the studio, and across platforms. Produce content for all platforms every day: broadcast, streaming, web, Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram. Write with urgency and clarity — bold, viewer-focused copy that gets to the heart of the story immediately. Make calls, build sources, and dig for stories — don't wait for news to come to you.

Collaborate with producers and the content team to shape the best possible newscasts and digital presence. Uphold the highest standards of journalistic ethics, accuracy, and fairness in every story.

Candidates should have at least two years’ experience as a newscast anchor for a broadcast news station or news website. Looking for a candidate with strong on-air delivery of news. Must be able to prepare material for delivery of newscasts and develop reporting stories.

The successful applicant’s background must include, at minimum, a bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism or a related field.  Have at least 2 years of on-air reporting experience preferred; entry-level candidates with strong skills and a compelling reel will be considered. Experience or strong aptitude as an MMJ — comfortable shooting and editing in the field. Must have a breaking news mentality — urgency, adaptability, and the drive to be first and right. Confident live presence and strong on-camera delivery. Be active and engaging on social media — fluent in Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram as storytelling platforms. Strong writing skills — clear, urgent, and built for multiple platforms. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.

Applicant MUST provide a resume internet link