Grand Junction Multimedia Journalist

Rocky Mountain Public Media•Fruita, CO

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rocky Mountain Public Media, Inc. (RMPM) is seeking a Western Slope Multi-Media Journalist to expand our coverage throughout western Colorado. The RMPBS newsroom focuses on local Colorado stories, producing reports that prioritize the experiences of residents. Reporters balance written stories and videos, collaborate with other newsrooms, and experiment with storytelling formats. As a public media newsroom, RMPBS champions stories from underrepresented communities and embraces complexity, with a commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in journalism or relevant field
3-5 years of experience in journalism and deadline environments
Excellent skills in news writing and editing for publication
Experienced and adept in video production and video editing
Demonstrated expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software
Familiar and comfortable creating content for social media
Must be able to work both independently and as a collaborative and productive team member with strong interpersonal skills
Must thrive in a deadline environment and possess exceptional time management, decision making and organizational skills
Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable for driving station vehicles

Nice To Haves

Preferred Spanish-language proficiency
A drone license or drone-flying experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Researching Grand Junction and its surrounding communities as a beat and developing original story ideas arising from on-the-ground reporting
Shooting and editing video for digital and broadcast audiences
Taking high-quality photographs for every story
Producing social reels, storybooks and posts related to your stories
Developing sources, gathering information through investigations and thorough research
Pitching and reporting two original journalism pieces per week
Participating in regular editorial meetings, training sessions and collaborations
Contributing to multi-platform publication of stories
Responsible for daily production of responsive reporting covering the communities of the Western Slope, including Grand Junction, as well as special projects around Colorado when required
Writes stories, shoots and edits video packages and takes photographs for multiple platforms at Rocky Mountain Public Media in line with our mission of a Colorado where everyone feels seen and heard
Develops beat coverage with a deep understanding of story mix and reporting anchored in consistent coverage of important stories and follow-ups for accountability
Grows coverage by engaging with communities and maintaining relationships with sources
Uses solid news judgment when recognizing relevant and engaging stories that serve our audience
Actively participates in RMPM's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training program and maintains high standards of ethical behavior when reporting from the field and representing RMPBS to the public
Shoots and edits video assets, including, as needed, working with production on full-feature documentaries, social media dispatches, interviews and others while following PBS, NPR, and FCC technical standards
Collaborates with outside media partners and RMPM departments on projects and initiatives
Attends weekly editorial pitch meetings to stay up-to-date on overall newsroom coverage, receive deadline assignments from editors and identify potential collaborations with colleagues
Keeps track of miles traveled, meals and hotel accommodations for budget and expense reporting as well as monitors hours for work completed as part of grants
Maintains a spirit of curiosity, experimentation and creativity in trying out new formats and projects
Other tasks as assigned and/or required