Multimedia Content Journalist - Spectrum News Job at Spectrum News in Farmington

Overview

Multimedia Content Journalist I (MCJ) role at Spectrum News. The MCJ is responsible for pitching, researching, writing, shooting, and editing local news stories, including news-of-day and feature packages, for linear and digital platforms. You will work closely with production staff to deliver accurate and timely news coverage to our audience.

This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. The ideal candidate will have a strong sense of curiosity, excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments, and a passion for journalism and storytelling.

What Our Multimedia Content Journalist Expects From The Role

• Pitch, research, write, shoot and edit local news stories, including news-of-day and feature packages, for linear and digital platforms.
• Generate original story ideas and develop fresh angles/perspectives on those stories.
• Develop sources for original reporting.
• Deliver on-air content, including live reports during breaking news events and VO/SOTs, for linear and digital platforms, up to 40% depending on editorial priorities.
• Shoot, write, and edit VOs and VO/SOTs.
• Fulfill on-air duties demonstrating energy, confidence, professional appearance and voice quality.
• Collaborate with local and remote production staff as well as work well independently.
• Meet required deadlines according to Executive Producer’s instructions.
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company vehicle and equipment.
• Represent Spectrum News in a professional manner and adhere to Spectrum News’s standards and practices.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience
• Experience: Television News Reporting experience – 1 year required, 2 years preferred
• Skills: Turn news stories for linear and digital on a daily basis; demonstrate superb news judgement; effective writing skills and strong knowledge of AP style; solve challenges that come with dynamic news coverage in field environments; ability to anticipate situations and meet strict deadlines; interpersonal skills and excellent collaboration skills; ability to work effectively within a team; knowledge of current events and industry trends; attention to detail; familiarity with the local market; ability to work rapidly and accurately; self-motivation and ability to build relationships; proven ability to report live stories; adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Technical Skills: Shoot and edit video for television in a timely fashion; knowledge of social media platforms
• Travel: Ability to drive a company vehicle to and from assigned location while obeying all traffic laws; valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence; drives company vehicle to and from different locations in a safe manner by obeying all traffic laws
• Schedule: Ability to work weekends and holidays; ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willingness to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies
• Working Conditions: Work inside in a climate-controlled environment and outside throughout the year; may be subjected to various weather conditions including extreme heat or cold; ability to distinguish colors and discern sounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Equal Opportunity

Spectrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including job seekers with disabilities and veterans. A qualified applicant’s criminal history, if any, will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including local ordinances.

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