TV Multi-Media Journalist

About the role

Assists with various aspects of news production, including shooting, writing, editing, and publishing content, coordinating and conducting interviews, and representing the station in community related events. Reports to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Creates multimedia content for multi-platform distribution (TV & digital)
• Shoots, writes, and edits daily stories
• Coordinates, organizes and conducts interviews
• Develops and maintains a network of contacts providing access to exclusive stories
• Assists producers in establishing sources, finding and executing enterprise news investigations, building and maintaining a strong list of story ideas
• Works directly with Assignments Editor on daily story gathering and creation
• Represents the station in community related events

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication, journalism, or related field
• Must be fluent in Spanish (high level of reading, writing, and speaking the language is essential)
• Must have strong English, reading, writing and speaking skills
• Reporting, shooting, writing, and editing experience with a good ratings track record
• Be informed on news events locally and nationally
• Knowledge of INews and Adobe Premiere editing software preferred

Qualifications

• Technical Capability
• Strategic Thinking
• Multitasking
• Communication Proficiency
• Teamwork
• Ability to Work Well Under Pressure

Schedule

This is a Full Time position. Actual schedule and hours may vary. Must be willing to undertake shift work associated with working for a 24/7 news operation. Must be able to work holidays.