Executive reporter Job at WDIVClickOnDetroitGraham Digital, Detroit, MI

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  • WDIVClickOnDetroitGraham Digital
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Local 4 News (WDIV)

DETROIT – At WDIV, the Graham Media Group-owned news and information hub in Detroit, MI, we embrace innovation, creativity, and diversity within our news team. With this mission at our core, we are looking for a Morning Executive Reporter who will bring energy, passion and leadership experience to the team. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives on coaching and mentoring journalists. We want someone to help enrich and accurately represent our community across all platforms, broadcast, streaming, digital and social media. Breaking away from the traditional constraints of television news, we are searching for an individual ready to pivot seamlessly between helping lead the charge on gathering news for our broadcasts and digital platforms and updating our live stream audience in real-time.

Position overview

As the Executive Reporter, you will help lead our mission in storytelling by working with and coaching multimedia journalists and reporters. You’ll also organize and coordinate the Content Center staff to facilitate the strongest, most impactful daily news coverage on multiple platforms. Joining the WDIV team, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while immersing yourself in the vibrant community. You’ll inspire and mentor talent at all levels to find creative ways to grow their skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, develop, and enhance the storytelling skills and abilities of all reporters in the station.

  • Collaborate with other newsroom leaders to consistently execute the content strategy through authentic, meaningful storytelling.

  • Oversee the writing of stories for all platforms; provide timely feedback to foster continuous improvement.

  • Develop and supervise effective workflow strategies and procedures for multiple news programs and outlets.

  • Ensure that all content adheres to journalistic standards and ethical guidelines.

  • Deliver a vision and create trust among reporters, photographers, and newsroom staff.

  • Manage daily editorial flow, including assigning multi-media journalists, photojournalists, and Content Center staff to cover daily news stories and events.

  • Assist editorial staff in developing all news coverage plans.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications

  • A college degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.

  • Experience in various reporting formats, including experimental video strategies and non-traditional storytelling techniques.

  • A history of original enterprise reporting that demonstrates an impact on the community.

  • Familiarity with multimedia storytelling, including using graphics and data to enhance stories.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated expertise in storytelling

  • Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws

  • Curiosity for the community, city, state, and world we report on daily

  • Deep understanding of the content strategy

Location : WDIV

550 W Lafayette Blvd

Detroit, MI 48226

To apply : Please submit your updated resume and application to: Jennifer Wallace, News Director jenniferw@wdiv.com.


No Phone Calls Please

WDIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition to complying with the requirements of federal law, WDIV will comply with applicable state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening, investigative background check, employment/education verifications and reference checks.

Copyright 2025 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Job Tags

Local area, Day shift,

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