MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WCTV (Tallahassee)

Gray Media•Tallahassee, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

WCTV is searching for a Multimedia Journalist to lead coverage of vital city and county government issues for Tallahassee and Leon County. Florida's capital city has so much to offer, including a chance to tell meaningful and impactful stories through the lens of local politics. This role is perfect for someone who works best with beat-based assignments and is a champion for community-focused and solutions journalism. If combing through agendas and public records and finding "real people" stories beyond government excites you, this could be a perfect fit.

Requirements

1+ years as an MMJ in a television newsroom
Experience accessing, analyzing, and simplifying public records
BS/BA in journalism or communications
A valid driver's license and good driving record

Responsibilities

Generating story ideas and building local contacts, with a focus on city and county government leaders, community advocates, experts at our local universities, and "real people" impacted by our stories
Monitoring public meetings, including city commission, county commission, and school board
Maintaining and organizing spreadsheets to keep track of meetings and follow-up story opportunities
Earning the respect of sources and peers through professional, informative, and balanced storytelling
Committing to a high level of integrity and fair reporting on complex and multi-faceted issues
Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for multiple newscasts and livestreams through our apps, website, and other platforms.
Compelling live reporting, including breaking news, elections, severe weather, and features
Ability to shift into breaking news, severe weather, and feature reporting as assigned
Operating a portable live unit and conducting live shots from the field
Completing other duties as assigned