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WLKY - Morning Reporter
Louisville, KY, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Location
- Louisville, KY, United States
Louisville, Kentucky, United States - Experience
- 2–5 years of past live reporting experience required.
- Education
- Related experience and/or training, or a combination of education and experience; equivalent military training from DINFOS and associated experience will be considered.
About the job
Reports live for WLKY’s morning newscasts, covering breaking news and community stories and producing visual, timely content for broadcast and mobile platforms.
What you'll do
- Plan live shots, gather and assemble stories, and write to newsroom deadlines.
- Collaborate with video journalists, producers, and editors to develop compelling stories.
- Build a network of local sources and contribute pictures, video, and text updates to mobile platforms.
What they ask for
- Past live reporting experience and willingness to work early mornings.
- Strong live reporting, writing, and storytelling skills; demo reel must include active live shots.
- Ability to use mobile transmission devices, work in all weather, and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license with a clear driving record; ability to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends.
Tools
mobile transmission devices
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