Multi-Media Journalist Reporter
About The Position
The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news content for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner. The role reports on news stories for broadcast and creates reports and written content for web and other eMedia platforms. It gathers and verifies information through research, interviews, experience, and event attendance; develops story ideas; and works with producers and news managers to set priorities and meet editorial and timing requirements. The position also interacts with viewers and users on social media and may perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
- Superior on-air presence.
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
Responsibilities
- Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
- Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation in accordance with editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Review and evaluate notes about events to identify pertinent facts and details.
- Determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
- Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
- Gather information through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
- Pitch stories relevant to the local community to news managers and news producers.
- Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
- Revise work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
- Shoot and edit news events and news reports.
- Produce and present reports for all platforms.
- Ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
- Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
