Multi Media Journalist - News/Sports

Forum Communications Company • Rapid City, SD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

As a News/Sports MMJ, you will be responsible for writing stories, conducting interviews, shooting video and editing stories for our newscasts. You will do live reporting, covering breaking news and sports stories as they happen. You will anchor our weekend sportscasts and fill-in anchor for both sports and news. The successful candidate will have exceptional writing, communication and organizational skills.

Requirements

• Journalism, communications, or a related field degree is desired, though equivalent experience will be considered.
• Videography and video editing experience is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be creative, hardworking and a self-starter.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is insurable by the company.
• Must carry an acceptable level of vehicle insurance as required by the company.

Responsibilities

• Anchor and produce sport segments during the Saturday and Sunday newscast.
• Report on a variety of news and sports stories, including high school and college sports, and other outdoor sporting events, developing unique content to drive audience engagement.
• Shoot and edit video, and edit stories for newscasts.
• Write news and sports scripts for broadcast and digital platforms.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision packages
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Additional options for critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
• Retirement benefits with company match
• Generous PTO and paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree