Job Description

Job Overview - The person hired is responsible for gathering, writing, and presenting news content on air, contributing to the FLX Local Media's mission to deliver timely, relevant news to the community. Key Responsibilities -

• Research, gather, and write news stories for Finger Lakes News Radio News broadcasts.
• Conduct interviews with local newsmakers and community leaders
• Post news stories on company website, Finger Lakes Daily News dot com
• Stay updated on local, state, and national news to ensure timely coverage of significant events.
• Produce and deliver live and pre-recorded news segments, including breaking news and special reports.
• Ensure accuracy, fairness, and balance in all reporting.
• Work closely with the news director and other staff to develop story ideas and coverage strategies.
• Use social media platforms to share news stories and engage with listeners.
• Attend news events, press conferences, and community meetings as needed.
• Edit audio clips and reports for broadcast.
• Collaborate with other station departments (e.g., production, sales) as required.

• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.
• Previous reporting experience, preferably in radio or journalism.
• Familiarity with news production software and editing tools.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of local issues, politics, and community affairs.
• Familiarity with social media for news promotion.
• A degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred, but not required.

• The person hired would primarily work out of our Geneva or Auburn office, with opportunities to do field reporting and live broadcasts.
• We are looking for someone with flexibility for weekend, and on-call work depending on news events.

• Detail-oriented with strong research abilities.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Team-oriented, with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• Professionalism, reliability, and good time management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes high-pressure environment.

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