Multimedia Journalist
Multimedia Journalist
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Job Description
WFXR is excited to welcome a Multimedia Journalist to our team! This opportunity is perfect for journalists just beginning their careers in news with the chance to learn and grow alongside an eager passionate team of professionals. Strong candidates will bring with them an open mind a desire to enhance their skills and the drive to make the most of the opportunity. From breaking and spot news to severe weather coverage feature reporting and everything in between our next MMJ will have no shortage of opportunities to develop their skillset and contribute to our goals right away.
- Reporting news stories for broadcast and digital platforms including the wfxrtv website and various social media sites
- Working in concert with managers producers and other colleagues to meet critical standards for accuracy journalistic integrity grammar and quality writing
- Researching analyzing and vetting background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gathering information about events through research interviews experience or attendance at political news sports artistic social or other functions
- Shooting editing and present news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
- Interacting with viewers at news events as well as stationsponsored community events
- Other duties as assigned
- Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and workrelated experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability toad libwhen required
- Onair experience in news reporting strongly preferred
- Superior onair presence
- Ability and willingness to work varying shifts including overnights weekends and holidays
- Familiarity with required equipment and systems strongly preferred including broadcast camera and related gear Adobe Premiere ENPS and Wordpress
- Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid drivers license with a good driving record
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations if needed
Employment Type
Full-Time
