Multimedia Journalist, WXMI (Ionia / Greenville / Lowell / Belding)
About The Position
WXMI, the FOX affiliate in Grand Rapids, Michigan, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover the Ionia, Greenville, Lowell, and Belding communities. The role involves developing and reporting stories, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. The journalist gathers and verifies information through interviews, observation, and research; organizes material and writes to editorial style and format standards; and shoots and edits video and still photos. The position may include on-air appearances, live reports from an event or mobile broadcast unit, and collaboration with photographers, news producers, and online staff.
Requirements
- Computer literacy, including familiarity with newsroom computer systems.
- Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment.
- Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills.
- Proficiency posting content to various websites.
- Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance meeting company-required limits.
Nice To Haves
- BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
- Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field preferred.
- Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
- Experience editing video on Final Cut Pro systems or similar equipment.
Responsibilities
- Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
- Organize material, determine story emphasis, and write according to editorial style and format standards.
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edit, or assist in editing, videos for multimedia platforms.
- Appear on television programs for taped interviews or narration.
- Give live reports from event sites or a mobile broadcast unit.
- Work cooperatively with an assigned photographer, when applicable.
- Assist the news producer in preparing newscasts.
- Assist online staff in preparing multimedia stories.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
