Multimedia Journalist Job at Oregon Assocation of Broadcasters in Medford

Overview Station/Company: KOBI-TV NBC5 Location: Medford, Oregon Hours: Full Time KOBI-TV NBC5 in the Rogue Valley seeks a Multimedia Journalist to join our NBC5 News Team. The ideal candidate loves breaking news and weather, is passionate about writing and storytelling, and can create an artful, fast-paced newscast with strong on-air presence and flexibility through the newscast. Responsibilities Providing story ideas and story leads Researching and writing original reports for broadcast and social media Present live shots Developing content for social media platforms Producing news stories on a hard deadline Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in journalism or equivalent Strong background in reporting, shooting, and editing Knowledge of news gathering and production Strong writing, reporting, and organizational skills Ability to work professionally in high-pressure situations and without supervision Ability to work well with the news team independently and with the general public Applications must include a link to your newsreel. Benefits This is a full-time position, working 40 hours per week. Our benefits package includes Medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement plan, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid sick leave, paid vacations, paid holidays, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Pre-employment Requirements The FCC licenses KOBI-TV NBC5/KOTI-TV NBC2; therefore, we must follow federal guidelines. Since marijuana is still illegal on a federal level, if offered a position, a candidate would be required to pass a 10-panel drug screen, including marijuana. A 3-year driving record check and a 7-year criminal background check are pre-employment requirements for a candidate offered the position. How to Apply If you meet the above qualifications please apply through Indeed or send your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format via email to Carrie DeCicco (hr@kobi5.com) or to the physical address below: KOBI-TV NBC5 Carrie DeCicco, Director of HR 125 S. Fir St. Medford, OR 97501 We are an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr