Multi-Media Journalist
About The Position
WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for a hardworking individual who loves television news, embraces the video production process and understands how to use social platforms to engage with our audience. Join the legacy NBC affiliate as a Multi-Media Journalist putting together impactful content for the West Michigan community. This role brings together all of your journalistic storytelling skills in crafting and producing stories for our newscasts and digital platforms. The Multi-Media Journalist writes, shoots, edits, voices and reports on and off camera, and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Apply today if you’re ready to join our award winning team of journalists and work at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Station of the Year!
Requirements
- 2 years reporting experience required.
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Superior on-air presence.
- Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Bit Central and ENPS preferred.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Bit Central and ENPS preferred.
Responsibilities
- Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
- Shoots and edits news stories and content for all platforms.
- Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
- Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
- Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Writes stories for the web and other media platforms.
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
