Multimedia Journalist - Spectrum News 1

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

• Talk to members of your community to uncover stories
• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories
• Create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage for multiple platforms
• Collaborate with a team to produce high-quality journalism

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Benefits

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.

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