Digital Multi-Media Journalist

Fox • Home Office, GA

6d • $54,100 - $58,300

About The Position

FOX 5 Atlanta is a forward-thinking media organization dedicated to delivering high-quality news and entertainment across digital platforms. We are committed to engaging our audience with compelling content that informs, entertains, and inspires. We are currently seeking a talented and dynamic Digital Multi-Media Journalist to join our team. Job Summary: The Digital Multi-Media Journalist will be responsible for shooting and presenting live events and general news information across live streams, online, and social media platforms. This role requires a proactive individual who can work independently to produce engaging content for our diverse audience.

Requirements

• Excellent on-camera presentation skills required, including in long-form ad lib situations.
• Skilled in news videography and live field newsgathering.
• Ability to make independent editorial decisions in the field.
• Able to prioritize and work under daily deadline pressure.
• Familiarity with best practices for SEO and YouTube video tagging for audience maximization.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in a related field preferred.
• Two years of experience as an MMJ or photographer at a commercial television station preferred.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the editorial planning process for daily live streaming news programming, contributing ideas for live event coverage.
• Develop contacts and sources in the community to generate ideas for potential news coverage on streaming and broadcast platforms.
• Produce and present extended live unscripted content from the field for the station’s live stream, usually working alone and using a smartphone and related audio/video accessories.
• Interview subjects in the field and gather news information for the purpose of generating content for digital and broadcast platforms.
• Present stories on the station’s live stream while at remote locations or on set, assuming all responsibility for the final content and presentation.
• Produce and/or host blocks of live stream programming on set as assigned.
• Write effective text copy for digital publication of news stories.
• Actively contribute to social media accounts on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram on behalf of the station.
• Make occasional promotional appearances on behalf of the station and communicate clearly and deal effectively and politely with the public in person, over the phone, and via the Internet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical/dental/vision
• insurance
• a 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents.
• Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• View more detail about FOX Benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level