Multimedia Journalist - Wtvg

Gray Media•Toledo, OH

15d

About The Position

WTVG-TV, the #1 station and award-winning ABC affiliate in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a dynamic storyteller who can creatively and concisely gather and give viewers factual information. You must be interested in and dedicated to local news and have a passion for informing people, whether it's through broadcast or digital. You will be surrounded by a team that wants to see you succeed and will help you reach your full potential.

Requirements

Be able to write clearly, accurately, and in an easy-to-understand manner
Possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills
Compelling storyteller
Ability to shoot and edit video; create personalized stories
Able to produce and post original content to our websites
Able to play an active role in the editorial process
Able to use social media outlets to engage viewers
Must be able to work well under pressure and with limited supervision
Strong initiative and attention to detail
Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors, and viewers

Responsibilities

Generate, gather, and provide news and information in the most accurate, appealing, timely, and creative way
Use writing skills for on-air and online
Write and post digital-original stories before airing of the television version
Demonstrate sound news judgment and ability to tell stories with pictures and natural sound
Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis
Must be a visual storyteller and have the ability to come up with creative stand-ups and ways to explain a story
Develop and maintain sources
Participate in the story selection process through meetings; attendance at editorial meetings is required, and play an active role in the editorial process
Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
Various shift work will be required; holiday work is required
Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
Follow clothing and appearance guidelines