Digital Multi-Media Journalist

FoxHome 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.
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