Multimedia Journalist
Multimedia Journalist
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20-04-2025
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20-04-2025
Job Description
Position Description:
The main function of the Multimedia Journalist will be to conduct research and write/report news for GV Wire (and other publications as needed). Will develop stories on a variety of topics with local regional and national appeal. This includes politics economy environment social issues lifestyle and humaninterest stories.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently under general supervision strong writing and research skills sound news judgment insatiable curiosity exceptional research and communication skills outstanding work ethic and integrity. Video is an essential platform for telling our stories therefore an ideal candidate will have shooting and editing experience and the drive to expand their skills in a fastpaced environment.
Essential Functions/Accountabilities:
- Strong writing and detailed editing skills. Solid understanding of AP style;
- Gathering information that may not be easily accessible about issues/events through research interviews experience or attendance at political news sports artistic social and other functions;
- Interviewing people in a range of different circumstances;
- Checking reference materials such as books news files or public records to obtain relevant facts;
- Building contacts to maintain a flow of news: contacts should include but are not limited to sources in local government and community groups along with press officers from a variety of organizations and the general public;
- Seeking out and investigating stories via contacts press releases and other media;
- Attending news conferences city council meetings etc. and asking questions;
- Staying informed on current events and reacting to breaking news stories on the companys behalf as necessary;
- Working closely with a marketing team including photographers and editors;
- Producing concise and accurate copy according to approved style guidelines and meeting strict deadlines there may be several per day;
- Writing short fillers to entertain and researching and writing longer feature articles sometimes for external publications;
- Creating and uploading news content for the website including attaching images and streaming video;
- Utilizing social media reporting or realtime blogging when covering important events;
- Familiarity with key local players including elected officials business leaders and notable community figures;
- Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite and/or other software for video editing and to create graphics charts collages and other images that illustrate concepts for stories.
Competencies:
- Excellent English grammar and writing;
- Research and investigate with integrity;
- Video technology including videography and editing skills.
Supervisory Responsibility:
- None
Work Environment:
- This job operates in the field and within the professional office environment. This role routinely uses a vehicle to transport between sites and is frequently exposed to various environmental conditions. This position will transport and operate video and photography equipment of various sizes and types. While in the professional office environment this position utilizes standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to an open office environment. Movement of people and objects in and around workspaces is common.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
- This is a full time at will position and work hours are typically Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as department needs demand.
Travel:
- Travel is primarily local within the city of Fresno and Clovis. Some outofthearea and overnight travel may be expected.
Work Authorization:
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
Minimum Requirements:
- College degree in journalism political science or related degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrated experience in shooting writing editing and onair presentation skills.
- Ability to work under pressure in a fastpaced and deadlinedriven environment.
- A valid California drivers license and auto insurance
Employment Type
Full Time
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