Video Journalist, Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom Job at Western Kentucky Univer
Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green, KY, United States
Job Description:
The video journalist brings the stories of the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom to life through creative, compelling video content. Working closely with the audience editor, editorial leaders, and reporters across the region, this role creates short-form video that complements the collaboration's audio and written journalism.
This journalist is one of the public faces of AMSN's digital presence, creating video for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube while helping reporters across the region grow their own visual storytelling skills. This position may require regional travel, so reliable transportation is necessary. This is grant funded position. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need.
Requirements:
Salary: $54,660
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions:
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:
You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.
The video journalist brings the stories of the Appalachia + Mid-South Newsroom to life through creative, compelling video content. Working closely with the audience editor, editorial leaders, and reporters across the region, this role creates short-form video that complements the collaboration's audio and written journalism.
This journalist is one of the public faces of AMSN's digital presence, creating video for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube while helping reporters across the region grow their own visual storytelling skills. This position may require regional travel, so reliable transportation is necessary. This is grant funded position. Continuation is dependent upon funding/need.
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree
- Strong understanding of social media platforms and best practices for video storytelling.
- Excellent news judgment and visual storytelling instincts.
- Understanding of journalism ethics, accuracy, and standards.
- Comfort and skill appearing on camera.
Salary: $54,660
Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.
Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.
Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.
Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php
For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.
Application Instructions:
The following items must be submitted through this electronic talent management system:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
You will receive email confirmation that your submission has been received. The candidate review process will generally begin as materials are received.