This person should have a deep knowledge of Memphis and the Mid-South, its history, politics, influencers, and culture.

The role requires a focus on multi-platform storytelling -- broadcast, online and social content.

Responsibilities:

• Develops and assigns news stories of the day and plans large news event coverage.
• Reviews all news releases, monitors police and fire scanners, and checks social media and other local news sources for story ideas.
• Makes beat calls to maintain relationships with local agencies like police departments, courts, etc.
• Manages time and logistics to make sure the selected stories are covered efficiently with available staff.
• Discovers content using online and social media resources as news researching tools.
• Looks for new and innovate ways to deliver information relevant to our viewers wherever they are (e.g. television, website, app, social media).
• Represents ABC24 in conversations with other media organizations about pool coverage and access issues.

• BA/BS in Journalism, Communications, or related field
• Experience in a local newsroom.
• Sense of urgency with breaking news
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Strong communication, conflict management, and customer service skills
• Ability to cultivate and develop working relationships with local newsmakers and their staff
• Extensive knowledge of social media, online, mobile, etc. content gathering tools and technologies
• Knowledge of the Memphis area and/or the Mid-South region is preferred.
• Knowledge of ENPS and Edius a plus
• Ability to write in both broadcast and AP style a plus.
• Flexible with shift assignments