Reporter I Multimedia Journalist
Reporter I Multimedia Journalist
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Job Description
WBOY is looking for a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to join the team at north central West Virginias toprated TV station. We focus on producing large market quality while working in the family atmosphere of a small work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation all within quick reach of many large metropolitan areas.
We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole. We offer excellent benefits including paid vacations holidays and personal days 80 hours sick leave with pay per year health insurance plans Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts 401K Retirement Plan Paid Parental Leave Dental Vision Teledoc Behavioral Health services prescription drug coverage life insurance plans paid short term disability and many more benefit options. Compensation package will be based on experience.
The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces reports shoots writes voices edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Reports news stories for broadcast describing the background and details of events
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
Determines a storys emphasis length and format 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:
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 to ad lib when required
Superior onair presence
Proficiency with computers telephones copiers scanners fax machines and other office equipment
Knowledge of current newsgathering technology including video cameras editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
Ability to meet deadlines prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid drivers license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Employment Type
Full-Time
