Multimedia Journalist

Fort Myers Broadcasting Co • Fort Myers, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) or Video Journalist (VJ), you will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. You will report, write, capture quality visual content, edit, and produce stories on deadlines.

Requirements

• Proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging, and handling breaking news.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Ability to perform live shots.
• Ability to function as an MMJ.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a videographer if assigned.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.
• Ability to carry and set up ENG equipment often weighing 50lbs.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit, and feed content back to the station.
• Ability to sit or work at a computer for extended periods.
• Clear verbal and written communication in person, by phone, and via video.
• Operate standard office and recording equipment.
• Travel, including local driving to field locations or meetings.
• Navigate indoor and outdoor environments as needed for reporting.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to conduct interviews and review content.

Responsibilities

• Work with assignment editors, producers, and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories, and highly promotable news content specific to the assigned region.
• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers that are relevant to the local community.
• Gather tips and information to develop story ideas.
• Check reference materials such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Make meaningful and frequent (daily) contributions to the station’s digital and social media platforms.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoot and edit news events and news reports.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write stories for the web and other digital platforms.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, and HSA (effective 1st of the month after 30 days; subject to plan terms)
• Company-paid life insurance and EAP
• Voluntary short-term disability
• PTO (accrual-based)
• Company-paid holidays
• 401(k)

What This Job Offers

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