Multi-Media Journalist/News Producer
About The Position
As a Multimedia Journalist, you will assist with various aspects of news production, including shooting, writing, editing, and publishing content. You will also be responsible for coordinating and conducting interviews and representing the station in community events. As a News Producer, you will be responsible for the development and organization of local newscasts, including writing, story development, and showcasing. You will oversee the live broadcast and make up-to-the-minute editorial decisions. You will work closely with the News Director, Assignment Editor, and MMJs to determine content needs and will be key in enhancing content with graphics, video, research, and station branding. Other responsibilities include writing clearly for multiple platforms and posting content to the station website.
Requirements
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Passion for great visual storytelling.
- Ability to write clearly for Television broadcasts.
- Energetic, experienced journalist who works well in an often-fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
- Strong written, organization, communication and writing skills.
- Keen editorial judgment and ability to handle breaking news.
- Knowledge of and demonstrate creative skills, editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws.
- Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related field.
- Must be fluent in Spanish (high level of reading, writing, and speaking the language is essential).
- Must have strong English, reading, writing and speaking skills.
- Reporting, shooting, writing, and editing experience with a good ratings track record.
- Be informed on news events locally and nationally.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of INews and Adobe Premiere editing software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develops interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
- Assists in coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
- Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of the platforms.
- Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the Entravision news brand.
- Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the market, including law enforcement.
- Writes compelling stories for newscasts.
- Calls sources and follows up on leads, identifying the most compelling video and sound.
- Masters the station’s graphics system and uses all of the available information and media to craft compelling and accurate daily stories on-line and on air.
- Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, reporters, and control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts.
- Shoots, writes, and edits daily stories.
- Coordinates, organizes and conducts interviews.
- Develops and maintains a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
- Assists producers in establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
