Multimedia Journalist, Detroit - Spectrum News SN+

About the role

In your role as a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ), you’ll get to the heart of every story by talking to members of your community. Our MMJs are enterprising storytellers who uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported. From pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing, you’ll take ownership of each step of the storytelling process and hone a wide range of skills. You’ll also be part of a collaborative team that creates compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Talking to members of your community to uncover stories
• Pitching stories and writing them
• Shooting videos and utilizing video editing software
• Interviewing sources and conducting research
• Editing videos and ensuring accuracy
• Collaborating with other journalists and producers
• Creating compelling, timely, and accurate coverage for multiple platforms

Requirements

• Experience: Television news reporting - 3+ years
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field; or comparable television work experience
• Technical Skills: Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively
• Skills: Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Abilities: An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
• Schedule: Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to "breaking news" and severe weather emergencies, ability work weekends and holidays
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel (preferred)

Skills

• Strong storytelling abilities
• Ability to work under tight deadlines
• Effective communication skills (on camera and through writing)
• Ability to handle unexpected situations and adapt quickly
• Flexibility to work in various environments and shift schedules

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to our success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life.

Pay

Details on pay are provided in the job description or can be requested upon application.

Schedule

Details on schedule are provided in the job description or can be requested upon application.