NEWS ANCHOR/MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WYMT
About The Position
WYMT-TV is looking for a dynamic MMJ (Multimedia Journalist) to join its award-winning news team. Successful candidates must utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated ability to report, shoot, and edit videos, and post web stories/pictures/videos from both the field and the newsroom. WYMT has a proven record of turning out solid journalists capable of moving up in the ranks quickly. The station is located in the scenic Appalachian Mountains of Southeastern Kentucky, in the small town of Hazard. WYMT is the CBS Affiliate and dominates as the number-one station in the region, serving more than 25 counties with three bureaus. The station provides award-winning local news, weather, and sports coverage, and WYMT.com is the region's most powerful digital platform. WYMT is involved and dedicated to the local communities it serves, participating in numerous charities and causes. A second channel, Heroes & Icons (H&I), allows WYMT to offer even more local programming, including dozens of live high school and college football and basketball games each year. The WYMT/Food City Mountain Basketball Classic has generated more than four and a half million dollars for local students and schools. The area offers four seasons, miles of trails and lakes for outdoor recreation, hunting, and fishing. The people of Appalachia are known for their pride, welcoming nature, and strong work ethic, contributing to a "mountain family" atmosphere at WYMT.
Requirements
- Degree in broadcast journalism or one year of news experience.
Responsibilities
- Report, shoot, and edit videos.
- Post web stories/pictures/videos from both the field and the newsroom.
- Utilize strong editorial, journalistic, and communication skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
