{"id":177304,"date":"2026-04-27T15:05:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:05:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/177304\/"},"modified":"2026-04-27T15:05:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T15:05:07","slug":"general-assignment-reporter-berks-county-bureau-job-z473-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/177304\/","title":{"rendered":"General Assignment Reporter \u2013 Berks County Bureau (Job #Z473) | Careers"},"content":{"rendered":"

About Us:<\/p>\n

WFMZ-TV 69 News is a locally owned and operated television station serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey. We are committed to delivering accurate, timely, and impactful journalism across multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, and social media. Our Berks County Bureau plays a critical role in covering one of the fastest growing and most diverse regions in our viewing area.<\/p>\n

Position Overview:<\/p>\n

WFMZ is seeking a motivated and dynamic General Assignment Reporter to join our Berks County Bureau. This journalist will be responsible for generating story ideas, covering breaking news, and producing compelling content that connects with our audience on-air, online, and on social media.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities:<\/p>\n

Develop, research, and pitch original story ideas dailyReport on breaking news, community issues, and enterprise stories in Berks CountyShoot, write, and edit news stories for broadcast and digital platformsDeliver live reports from the field as neededMaintain a strong social media presence to promote stories and engage viewersCultivate sources and build relationships within the communityCollaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom staff to produce high-quality contentMeet daily deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom environment<\/p>\n

Qualifications:<\/p>\n

Bachelor\u2019s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field1\u20133 years of reporting experience preferred (entry-level candidates with strong internships considered)Strong writing, storytelling, and on-camera presentation skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamSolid news judgment and understanding of journalistic ethicsProficiency in shooting and editing video preferredBilingual (English\/Spanish) is a plusValid driver\u2019s license with a clean driving record<\/p>\n

What We\u2019re Looking For:<\/p>\n

A self-starter who thrives on breaking news and enterprise reportingA storyteller who can connect with a diverse audienceSomeone who embraces digital and social media as key storytelling toolsA journalist who is curious, creative, and committed to community-focused reporting<\/p>\n

What We Offer:<\/p>\n

Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for growth within a respected newsroomA collaborative and supportive team environmentThe chance to make a meaningful impact in the Berks County community<\/p>\n

How to Apply:<\/p>\n

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and link to a demo reel showcasing reporting and storytelling skills to reporterjob@wfmz.com<\/a>. Please reference Job#Z473 in correspondence.<\/p>\n

WFMZ-TV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.<\/p>\n

Be part of a newsroom that values strong journalism, community connection, and innovation. Join WFMZ and help tell the stories that matter in Berks County.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"About Us: WFMZ-TV 69 News is a locally owned and operated television station serving Eastern Pennsylvania and Western…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":125951,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[55,128,130,129],"class_list":["post-177304","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-reading","tag-employment","tag-reading-city","tag-reading-city-headlines","tag-reading-city-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177304","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=177304"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/177304\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/125951"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=177304"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=177304"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=177304"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}