Multi-Skilled Journalist

Position Summary
KPIX-TV is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our team. A successful candidate is passionate about community storytelling, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, and has a strong social media presence. Candidates must have creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery. We want a journalist who can create shareable stories for both broadcast and digital/social platforms with excellent writing, compelling video, and editing. Please provide a link to examples of broadcast and digital video work. This role will be based out of San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

Development story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news content for on‑air daily newscasts.

Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community

Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community

Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Perform other duties as assigned

Valid driver's license required

SAG-AFTRA union membership will be required

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms

Must be able to work independently with accuracy and the ability to problem solve quickly

Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG camera, lighting, audio and Live U

Must have strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms

Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends

Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi‑task.

College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred, or equivalent experience

Minimum of 4 years MSJ/television reporting experience preferred

Hiring Salary Range
Hiring Salary Range: $125,000.00 - 140,000.00. The hiring salary range for this position applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay for the successful applicant depends on a variety of job‑related factors, including but not limited to geographic location, market demands, experience, training, and education.

Benefits
Benefits available include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, tuition assistance program, and PTO or, if applicable, as otherwise dictated by the appropriate Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here: https://www.paramount.com/careers/benefits

Generous paid time off.

An exciting and fulfilling opportunity to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.

Opportunities for both on‑site and virtual engagement events.

Unique opportunities to make meaningful connections and build a vibrant community, both inside and outside the workplace.

Explore life at Paramount: https://www.paramount.com/careers/life-at-paramount

Equal Opportunity Employer
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet. Paramount is a proud equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.

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