Multi-Media Journalist/News Producer

About the role

As a Multimedia Journalist assists with various aspects of news production. Responsible for shooting, writing, editing, and publishing content, coordinating and conducting interviews, and representing the station in community related events. The News Producer is responsible for development and organization of the local newscasts including writing, story development, showcasing and responsible for overseeing the live broadcast and up to the minute editorial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Develops interesting story ideas using strong editorial judgment.
• Assists in coordinating interviews and logistics for field crews.
• Facilitates the news gathering process and ensures comprehensive coverage of all news stories across all of the platforms.
• Develops enterprise story ideas consistent with the Entravision news brand.
• Cultivates contacts important to news coverage in the market, including law enforcement.
• Writes compelling stories for newscasts.
• Calls sources and follows up on leads, identifying the most compelling video and sound.
• Masters the station’s graphics system and uses all of the available information and media to craft compelling and accurate daily stories on-line and on air.
• Works closely with fellow producers, anchors, reporters, and control room operators to ensure technically flawless newscasts.
• Shoots, writes, and edits daily stories.
• Coordinates, organizes and conducts interviews.
• Develops and maintains a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories.
• Assists producers in establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related field.
• Must be fluent in Spanish (high level of reading, writing, and speaking the language is essential).
• Must have strong English, reading, writing and speaking skills.
• Reporting, shooting, writing, and editing experience with a good ratings track record.
• Be informed on news events locally and nationally.
• Knowledge of INews and Adobe Premiere editing software preferred.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Passion for great visual storytelling.
• Ability to write clearly for multiple platforms.
• Strong written, organization, communication and writing skills.
• Keen editorial judgment and ability to handle breaking news.
• Technical Capability.
• Strategic Thinking.
• Multitasking.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork.
• Ability to Work Well Under Pressure.

Schedule

This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary. Must be willing to undertake shift work associated with working for a 24/7 news operation. Must be able to work holidays.