MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KXII (SHERMAN)

About the position

KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a multimedia journalist to help bring the stories that matter to Texomans into their homes and onto our digital platforms from our main Sherman, TX newsroom. This is a full-time, on-air news reporting position working directly under the news director and anchors with producers. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and tell stories that air in the market's top-rated newscasts, as well as contribute your material to our digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website, and social platforms
• Post and regularly update stories and other material on our digital properties
• Use social media sites, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers
• Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
• Participate in the story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
• Demonstrate sound news judgment, and collaborate with others to present the story in the best way
• Ability to travel for assignments, as needed
• Ability to lift 35-40 lbs of gear
• Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Requirements

• Ability to shoot and edit videos, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air
• Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
• A degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, JVC ENG, and Social Media
• Valid Driver's License with good driving record