Multimedia Journalist

About the role

At FOX13 Memphis, we believe in using our powerful voice to benefit our entire community. We are currently seeking an enterprising and energetic reporter/MMJ to join a dynamic newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative journalism, and active coverage of severe weather. You will be expected to develop sources and hone your beat to enterprise important journalism daily.

Responsibilities

• Enterprise stories and develop relationships with sources
• Foster strong community relationships
• Remain extremely knowledgeable of all local and national news
• Pitch original local stories with high value
• Execute direction presented in station research
• Creatively craft and present enterprise stories
• Shoot and edit stories
• Write accurate, grammatically correct scripts
• Adhere to strict newsroom deadlines
• Present stories with dynamic and demonstrative live shots
• Apply station guidelines in using social media

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or related field
• 2 years of reporting experience
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Must be a team player willing to collaborate
• Must value a diversity of voices to build strong journalism
• Excel under pressure
• Must be able to carry and operate up to 50 lbs. in gear and camera equipment
• Must have a driver’s license and a good driving record