MultiMedia Journalist Reporter

Paramount • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

CBS News Philadelphia is looking for an energetic Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) Reporter to join our early morning on-air team. We want someone who brings creative story ideas to the table, cultivates sources, owns social media, is passionate about local news, and can connect with our audience. Candidates must be able to shoot and edit high quality video to tell appealing stories to our broadcast and streaming audiences and users of our vibrant digital platforms. We focus on the heart behind the headline while covering hard news. Original storytelling is encouraged in a style that focuses on optimism, tenacity, and hustle. If you’d like to be an impactful part of a growing and resourceful team of major-market journalists, we’d like to hear from you.

Requirements

• College Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years’ experience reporting in a commercial broadcast setting including regular live reporting; daily live reporting preferred.
• Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast, streaming and the web; experience writing for the web required.
• Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Avid Media Composer editing preferred
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, early mornings, holidays, and weekends.
• SAG-AFTRA union membership required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Shoot, write, edit & report news stories for KYW-TV.
• Turn content, front multiple live shots, write copy for the station website and use all social media to promote their assignments.
• Effective communicator in the field with story composition and live or look-live reporting
• Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
• Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
• Key collaborator with team of managers at two stations
• Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
• Skilled interviewer & creative storyteller and writer.
• Ability to shoot, write & edit.
• Self-motivated & able to generate own story ideas that are compelling and provide a viewer benefit.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Generous paid time off.
• An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.
• Opportunities for both on-site and virtual engagement events.
• Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level