Multimedia Journalist

About This Role

This role will allow you to connect with your community and tell stories by uncovering perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. You will take ownership of each step of the storytelling process and hone a wide range of skills. You will also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Connect with neighbors and dig into issues that matter to the local community
• Tell stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit multimedia stories
• Uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported
• Create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in print or television news reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field or comparable television work experience
• Ability to shoot videos
• Understanding of video editing software
• Ability to utilize social media effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when creating compelling stories
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• Willingness and ability to work different or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
• 3+ years of print or television news reporting experience

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits