KWTV Multimedia Journalist

Griffin Media • Oklahoma City, OK

12d • Onsite

About The Position

A Multimedia Journalist at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture. Job Summary: News 9 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who is humble, hungry, and smart; a person with a passion for storytelling and the ability to report in a fast-paced environment. This applicant should have a strong on-camera presence and the skills to shoot, write, and edit their own stories on tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart (People Smart): The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of experience.
• Knowledge of Journalistic standards necessary and ability to perform appropriately on camera.
• Accurate and comprehensive writing, shooting, and editing skills as well as good communication skills.
• A basic understanding of news production for multiple platforms.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce accurate, clear, and compelling news content
• Proficiency in multimedia production techniques, including videography and video editing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Link of work sample required.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to the company.
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including: ability to verbally communicate in English ability to read computer monitor information (words and data) ability to hear detailed spoken word ability to remain sedentary and to travel to work location ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write ability to perform under emotional stress ability to lift 50 pounds unaided ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call when scheduled

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in a television newsroom as an on-air MMJ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources and pitch daily enterprise stories that resonate with people in the OKC metro area
• Shoot, write, and edit broadcast stories on their own, occasionally working with a photojournalist
• Report live in the field with a photojournalist
• Create content for digital and social media platforms
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing news events, deadlines, and priorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level