Multiplatform Journalist

Allen Media Broadcasting Lafayette • West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

WLFI-TV 18, the CBS Network Affiliate in West Lafayette, IN - the home of Purdue University, has a career opportunity as a Multiplatform Journalist. We need a storyteller who understands how to develop local contacts and generate community news. Successful candidates must be able to shoot compelling video and interviews, report, write clearly, voice and edit stories for broadcast and post content to the web.

Requirements

• Four year college degree in broadcast Journalism.
• Internship in TV news required.
• Good driving record and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop local contacts and generate community news.
• Shoot compelling video and interviews.
• Report and write clearly.
• Voice and edit stories for broadcast.
• Post content to the web.
• Handle DV camera with hard drive and non-linear editing.
• Use laptop computer, web cam, mics, cables, and other equipment for digital news gathering.
• Perform multiple tasks under deadline pressure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree