The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

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Additional Job Description

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  • Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
  
  
  • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
  
  
  • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
  
  
  • Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
  
  
  • Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
  
  
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
  
  
  • Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
  
  
  • Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
  
  
  • Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
  
  
  • Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
  
  
  • Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
  
  
  • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
  
  
  • Shoots and edits news events and news reports
  
  
  • Produces and presents reports for all platforms
  
  
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  
  
  • Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
  
  
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
  
  
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
  
  
  
  

Requirements & Skills:

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  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  
  
  • Fluency in English
  
  
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
  
  
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
  
  
  • Superior on-air presence
  
  
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  
  
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  
  
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
  
  
  • Flexibility to work any shift