Reporter Jobs in Virginia

A Reporter in the broadcasting industry plays a pivotal role in gathering, investigating, and presenting news and current affairs content to the public. They cover a wide range of subjects including politics, economics, culture, and sports. They conduct interviews, attend events, write news stories, and provide live coverage when required. They often work with a team, including camera operators and editors, to produce high-quality content for television, radio, and the internet. Their work is essential for keeping the public informed about local, national, and international affairs.

To be a successful Reporter, one needs outstanding verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines, good interpersonal skills, and a good sense of ethics and integrity. Familiarity with various media production technology and software is also beneficial. A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is typically required. Additional certifications like a Certified Journalism Teacher (CJT), Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), or Certified Radio Operator (CRO) can provide an edge in this competitive field. Ideally, before becoming a Reporter, an individual may have roles such as a News Assistant, Research Assistant, or Junior Journalist to gain practical experience and knowledge in the field.

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WSLS

Reporter

  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago
  • WSLS
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 5 days ago

KEY QUALIFICATIONS 3-5 years of successful reporting experience in a television news environment, evidencing strong storytelling, live reporting, and news-gathering skills....

Breaking Business News Reporter, Yahoo Finance

  • Herndon, VA
  • 3 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 3 days ago

The Yahoo Finance team is looking for a sharp, fast-moving Breaking Business News Reporter to join our newsroom and help us deliver timely, insightful coverage of the biggest stories moving markets...

Newsletter Writer/Associate Reporter, Yahoo Finance

  • Herndon, VA
  • 8 days ago
  • Herndon, VA
  • 8 days ago

A Lot About You The Yahoo Finance team is looking for a New York-based reporter with a strong foundation in journalism....

Associate Reporter, Health Policy

  • Arlington, VA
  • 9 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 9 days ago

Bloomberg Government seeks a scoops-focused reporter to cover congressional health policy during a time of significant change for the US health care system....

Morning News Alert Desk Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 11 days ago

The person who gets this job must be a talented reporter, producer, and editor. You will look for urgent significant stories to add context....

Daybreak "New This Morning" Reporter - Whsv

  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 14 days ago
  • Harrisonburg, VA
  • 14 days ago

This shift requires arriving at the station around 3:30 a.m. - 1-year previous news experience preferred - Live reporting experience preferred - While primarily on a Monday-Friday morning shift, flexibility...

Politics Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 45+ days ago

POLITICO is seeking an enterprising and high-energy reporter to join our Politics team, covering politics at every level....

WVTF Roanoke Reporter

  • Roanoke, VA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Roanoke, VA
  • 45+ days ago

Preferred Qualifications Significant experience in multimedia journalism, with proficiency in creating digital content that complements broadcast journalism....

White House Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago

The reporter will deliver high-impact journalism across all our digital platforms, writing a mix of breaking news, quick-turn enterprise, longer-term deep dives and contributing to our daily newsletter...

Congressional Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago

POLITICO is seeking ambitious, high-impact reporters to cover the political and policy dynamics of Congress....

Health Influence Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago

POLITICO is seeking an experienced reporter to lead our coverage of the health care industry’s relationship with Congress and the Trump administration....

International Trade Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 60+ days ago

At least three years of professional journalism experience is required, with a strong track record of delivering high-impact scoops and revelatory enterprise....

General Assignment Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 90+ days ago

invested in social media audience engagement Dynamic live reporting skills Ability to adjust for breaking news and convey urgency and immediacy to the viewer Understanding of how active live shots...

Investigative Reporter

  • Arlington, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Arlington, VA
  • 90+ days ago

7 News in Washington, DC has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Investigative Reporter to join our accountability driven 7 News On Your Side team....

Digital Writer

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Portsmouth, VA
  • 90+ days ago

Digital Writer Job Description: The digital writer should be a skilled writer who can craft headlines and content that provide value to the audience and drive user engagement. The writer will use...

Demographic Data for Virginia

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Reporter Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Salary for Reporter Jobs in Virginia

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Highest Education Level

Reporters in Virginia offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
66.5%
Master's Degree
16.5%
Associate's Degree
5.6%
High School or GED
5.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
2.1%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.3%


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