Multimedia Journalist

WBTW News 13 is looking for an energetic and engaging MMJ Reporter who produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news content for all platforms. The role requires writing and producing newscasts, pitching daily story ideas, conducting on-camera interviews, operating a video camera and a live TVU unit, and editing and transmitting content when working outside the station. Shifts may include early mornings, late nights, and weekends. Responsibilities Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events Writes and produces newscasts 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 Manages a story's emphasis, length and format, per leadership guidance 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 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 with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral), across all platforms and to ad lib when required. Experience in news reporting or anchoring preferred. Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues. Proficiency with computers and other office equipment. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution. Valid driver's license with a good driving record. Flexibility to work any shift. Performs other duties as assigned. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr