Video Reporter/Producer

About the role

Ideastream Public Media, a Cleveland-based media organization and home to Ohio’s largest NPR, PBS, and classical radio stations, serving 22 counties in Northeast Ohio with its trusted, in-depth, high-quality local news and information service, seeks a passionate, self-motivated, and efficient journalism professional with a love for community and a passion for video storytelling to serve as Video Reporter/Producer. As part of the Content team, this Video Reporter/Producer will create and curate high-quality video stories for television, web and social media.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop, investigate and gather news and information to create content
• Report breaking news
• Write scripts and web articles
• Present live or recorded material
• Assist with, contribute to and develop stories for productions
• Create reports for all platforms

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and relevant experience in journalism working in video and digital media platforms is preferred, though an equivalent of experience in related fields and education will be considered. Able to travel to reporting sites across Northeast Ohio as needed.

Qualifications

A crisp and clear broadcast writing style and a thorough, comprehensive and engaging writing style for the web is preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency of production skills in video and digital, including editing, using editing software
• Using social media to engage audiences
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• 403(b) plan with an employer match
• Hybrid work schedules
• Paid time off
• Parking subsidy
• Lunch delivery service subsidy

Pay

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $59,000.