Description

Job Responsibilities

• Write and copyedit news articles, write engaging headlines to accompany articles, create photo galleries
• Brainstorm and develop story ideas that impact and reflect the diverse region that WTOP covers
• Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone calls or other official sources
• Monitor local/national news outlets, social media and email to make sure WTOP is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day
• Work with the digital team to ensure WTOP's high journalistic standards and core brand attributes are met on a daily basis
• Manage the WTOP.com homepage using news judgment and analytics to guide decisions
• Edit and post video, as needed
• Write engaging posts for social media, as needed
• Send breaking news emails and app alerts. Deliver news with a sense of urgency 24/7
• Communicate effectively and interact with reporters filing web articles, photos and videos
• Work in conjunction with radio team to share information on stories WTOP is covering
• Maintain awareness of radio product at all times, including weather and traffic reports
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• News junkie
• Must be able to report to all shifts on time
• In-depth knowledge of local D.C. news market (preferred)
• 1-2 years professional experience writing for a print or digital news organization
• Excellent news judgment and knowledge of current events at the local, national and international level
• Strong writing and interviewing skills
• Knowledge of WordPress, Adobe Premiere, Final Cut and Adobe Audition, preferred
• Proficiency in Photoshop and HTML editing
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective communication and relationships with staff
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, breaking news situations; work effectively under pressure, multitask, prioritize, organize, and meet short deadlines. Be a self-starter.
• Possess an understanding of social media and its relationship with news consumers
• Project an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor
• Ability to work in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Ability to function well in a diverse team environment
• Ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays. Must be able to work early morning, midday, evening and overnight shifts.
• Must have reliable form of transportation. This is an in-office position.

• Physical Requirements

Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear and see clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and board controls as well as other office equipment. Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing. Must be able to think quickly and work under tight deadlines and in high pressure situations. Ability to work in a variety of settings including outdoors. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate a person's ability to perform those essential job functions.