KWTV Multimedia Journalist

Job Responsibilities

• Develop sources and pitch daily enterprise stories that resonate with viewers across the OKC metro area.
• Independently shoot, write, and edit broadcast stories from start to finish, managing your own gear, footage, and deadlines; partner with a Photojournalist on larger productions when needed.
• Report live in the field with a Photojournalist, providing clear, accurate updates as stories develop.
• Conduct interviews, gather information, and produce polished, accurate stories under tight daily deadlines.
• Create content for digital and social media platforms, adapting stories for multiple audiences and formats.
• Collaborate with producers, photojournalists, and the assignment desk to align coverage with newscast and digital priorities.
• Foster meaningful connections with our audience through social media engagement, community outreach, and participation in public events.
• Uphold journalistic standards, ethics, and accuracy in all aspects of reporting and storytelling.
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills And Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of education.
• Two years of experience in a television newsroom as an on-air MMJ preferred.
• Proficiency in videography, non-linear editing, and multimedia production for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce accurate, clear, and compelling news content on deadline.
• Solid understanding of journalistic standards and news production across multiple platforms.
• Excellent on-camera presence and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Work Sample

Link of work sample required.

Qualifications

• 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.