WHTM-TV/abc27 is looking for the next Multimedia Journalist to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, active and engaging delivery, and a passion for storytelling. This MMJ will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit, and feed news production content for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner.
Responsibilities
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Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
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Pitches leadable, enterprise stories that are relevant to the local community
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Gathers information through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions
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Arranges and conducts live and recorded interviews
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Reviews copy and ensures accuracy in content, grammar, and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
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Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format and organizes material accordingly
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Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Experience
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Candidates must be a strong communicator and highly motivated
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Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
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Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
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Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
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Fluency in English; bi-lingual a plus
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad-lib when required
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Superior on-air presence
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Proficiency with computers, cell phones, and other newsroom technology
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Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
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Flexibility to work any shift
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Preferably 2 years’ experience reporting preferred, but not required. We will train a candidate willing to learn with some of the skills listed above.