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

• Talking to members of your community to uncover stories
• Pitching stories and writing them
• Selling stories to editors
• Shooting and editing videos
• Interviewing sources
• Collaborating with the team to produce engaging content

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 utilizing 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
• Travel Ability: Must be open to travel to discover the important stories in your neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• 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 to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Storytelling ability
• Technical proficiency in video production and editing
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing 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

The base pay for this position generally is between $49,000.00 and $76,000.00. The actual compensation offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We comply with local wage minimums and also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of other incentive-based compensation such as bonuses.

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 to work weekends and holidays.