Specialty Multimedia Journalist, WKBW
About The Position
WKBW, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, is searching for a Specialty MMJ to join our team. In this role you will collect and analyze complex information of newsworthy events relying on critical relationships with local news makers. This position will be relied upon primarily for lead stories and/or specialized segments. WHAT YOU'LL DO: Develop, create and research news leads and news tips to develop story ideas. Uncover stories through investigation and research. Use computer database to research statistics and facts. Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research. Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories. Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms. Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration. Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit. Write and produce quality news stories for multiple media platforms. Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned. Assist news producer in preparing newscast. Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories. Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
Requirements
- BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 5+ years of experience in related field preferred
- Strong communication skills, oral and written
- Storytelling ability
- Promote teamwork attitude with station employees
- Exceptional on-air personality
- Multitask multiple stories
- Advance ability in critical thinking
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
Responsibilities
- Develop, create and research news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Uncover stories through investigation and research.
- Use computer database to research statistics and facts.
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
- Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
- Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
- Write and produce quality news stories for multiple media platforms.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
- Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
Benefits
- A career path to grow your professional experiences
- Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
- Retirement savings plan with company match
- Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program.
- More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
