Multimedia Journalist, KSBY (Santa Maria/North Santa Barbara County)
About The Position
KSBY, an NBC station of The E.W. Scripps Company, is hiring a creative, driven and community-focused Multimedia Journalist for its North Santa Barbara County team. Based in Santa Maria, the journalist will report on towns and cities along California’s Central Coast and tell stories for broadcast, digital and social platforms. The position involves developing and reporting news stories, producing and editing multimedia content, appearing on television, filing live reports, and collaborating with newsroom colleagues. The role is based in Santa Maria, California. The posting describes the region and local lifestyle, and notes that the position offers a career path and a range of health, wellness, insurance and retirement benefits. The hourly compensation range is $26.44–$31.25 for candidates performing the work in California.
Requirements
- A valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and proof of insurance meeting the company’s required limits.
- Computer literacy, including newsroom computer systems.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in a related discipline, or equivalent years of experience.
- Generally, three or more years of experience in a related field.
- Videography and non-linear editing experience.
- Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment.
- Experience editing video with Final Cut Pro or similar equipment.
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills.
Responsibilities
- Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
- Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation and research.
- Organize reporting material, determine story emphasis, and write stories in accordance with 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.
- Provide 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.
Benefits
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Disability and accident insurance.
- Hospital indemnity insurance.
- Critical illness insurance.
- Life insurance and AD&D coverage.
- ID protection.
- Pet discount program.
- Employee assistance program.
- Career path to grow professional experiences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
