Multimedia Journalist and Newscast Producer

This role offers the opportunity to fulfill two key functions: reporting stories and producing newscasts. You will produce newscasts on weekends and report stories three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise, research, and develop compelling news stories.
• Gather information by identifying, interviewing, and recording sources.
• Shoot and edit video for broadcast and digital platforms using professional camera and editing equipment.
• Write stories for broadcast and digital that are accurate, clear, engaging, and deadline-driven.
• Collaborate effectively with newsroom staff.
• Deliver live reports from the field, newsroom, or studio.
• Meet all deadlines and complete assignments on time.
• Maintain professional standards for wardrobe, hair, and cosmetics appropriate for on-air appearances.
• Work closely with the assignment desk to plan and build weekend newscasts.
• Select, write, organize, and time stories for live broadcasts.
• Make editorial decisions regarding content, story order, and story length.
• Ensure all newscast elements are accurate and complete, including scripts, graphics, video lists, and name keys.
• Meet production deadlines to support coordination with technical and creative teams.
• Work with reporters in the field to coordinate coverage and help ensure reporter scripts are accurate and informative.
• Collaborate with the director and production crew in the control room during live broadcasts, making real-time adjustments as needed.
• Adapt quickly to breaking news and changing situations.
• Complete post-newscast documentation, reports, and preparation for upcoming broadcasts.
• Write and maintain content for the station website and social media platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field preferred.
• Strong knowledge of current events, issues, and newsmakers.
• Excellent English writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to shoot, edit, and present stories accurately and clearly under tight deadlines.
• Proven live reporting skills.
• Strong critical thinking, news judgment, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse teams in high-pressure situations.
• Proficiency in reading from a teleprompter and reviewing recorded audio and video.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills required to operate computers, cameras, and office equipment.
• Ability to move quickly between the newsroom and studio.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment (reasonable accommodations may be made).
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record; driving history will be verified.
• Availability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $18-$20 per hour.

This position is subject to a pre-employment driving record background check. A conviction, violation pending adjudication, or adverse driving record more than 3 years old or that does not meet the major violation definition per company policy will not, on its own, disqualify an applicant.