Multimedia Journalist - Wifr
About The Position
23 WIFR in Rockford, Illinois, is searching for an enterprising and dedicated multimedia journalist. The perfect individual will be able to write, edit, and shoot engaging, informative, and compelling news and sports content; develop and execute enterprise stories regularly; consistently contribute to news and sports content on the station's social media and digital platforms; maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics; meet daily production deadlines; and perform other duties as assigned. You will shoot, write, and edit news packages for air, as well as produce content for our website and social media pages. Our MMJs bring ideas to the table, aren't afraid to dig for the story, and pay close attention to detail. We need people who relate the news and incorporate "real people" in their work.
Requirements
- Ability to work on a deadline and adapt to breaking news
- Working knowledge of all social media platforms
- Strong writing skills
- Solid on-air delivery
- Good news judgment with the ability to make quick and accurate decisions
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
Nice To Haves
- Bring ideas to the table
- Aren't afraid to dig for the story
- Pay close attention to detail
- Relate the news and incorporate "real people" in their work
Responsibilities
- Write, edit, and shoot engaging, informative, and compelling news and sports content
- Develop and execute enterprise stories regularly
- Consistently contribute to news and sports content on the station's social media and digital platforms
- Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics
- Meet daily production deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Shoot, write, and edit news packages for air
- Produce content for our website and social media pages
Benefits
- Comprehensive Medical(Rx), Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account with Company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account
- Employer-paid life and disability benefits
- Paid parental leave benefits
- Adoption and Surrogacy Benefits
- 401(k) Plan, including matching and profit-sharing contributions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Voluntary benefits, including Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Paid Time Off, including Relocation PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
