Multimedia Journalist

2060 Digital • City of Rochester, NY

87d

About The Position

The position involves originating and developing stories for broadcast and digital platforms. The candidate will research and gather content, write clear and engaging stories, and ensure that visuals are relevant and impactful. Responsibilities include presenting live news reports, traveling to news scenes, writing and posting stories online, shooting and editing video, and constructing newscasts. The role requires maintaining community contacts, making promotional appearances, and collaborating with newsroom colleagues. The candidate must adhere to professional grooming standards and attend editorial meetings while contributing story ideas.

Requirements

• A college degree in journalism, television, or communications or equivalent experience.
• Solid journalism background with 2 years' experience in a reporting role preferred.
• Demonstrable skills in shooting and editing video for television news.
• Some experience producing a local television newscast preferred.
• Valid New York State driver's license or ability to apply within 30 days of relocation.
• Knowledgeable of issues, newsmakers, and current events.
• Ability to handle various news reporting assignments.
• Familiar with contemporary news technologies for video acquisition and transmission.
• Solid writing skills required.
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people in extreme circumstances.
• Ability to think quickly and respond to breaking news in high-pressure situations.
• Flexibility to work any assigned shift including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of production values preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate and develop stories for broadcast and digital.
• Research and gather content for stories.
• Write clear, accurate, and interesting stories.
• Break down complicated stories for easy understanding.
• Ensure visuals are relevant and impactful.
• Present live scripted and unscripted news reports.
• Travel to news scenes to gather video and information.
• Write and post stories to website and digital media platforms.
• Shoot steady, sequenced video with good audio under tight deadlines.
• Edit video for news stories using various techniques and machines.
• Construct and plan newscasts by organizing and making creative decisions.
• Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
• Maintain community contacts and awareness of current events.
• Make promotional and community appearances as required.
• Communicate frequently and work collaboratively in the newsroom.
• Contribute to the overall team effort in local television journalism.
• Maintain appropriate grooming standards.
• Attend editorial and strategic meetings and contribute story ideas.
• Report to work on time and work established schedules.
• Complete other duties as requested.

Benefits

• The Company may make reasonable accommodations to facilitate the ability to perform essential job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees