Multi Media Journalist, Reporter
Multi Media Journalist, Reporter
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Job Description
Imagine your future in Columbus Ohio! Join our team at NBC4 where we put local first with strong ties to the community. Work play and enjoy life in the nations 15th largest city market #35 home of the Ohio state capitol and Ohio State University. Forbes ranks Columbus a top 10 city for young professionals and a place Manhattan Institute ranked among the best Midwest economies. USA Today calls Columbus a food mecca and an ethnic food paradise. The Multimedia Journalist Reporter gathers information reports shoots and edits video and writes stories 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
- 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 station website and other 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 work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Minimum two years experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
- Superior on-air presence
- 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
- Flexibility to work any shift including early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays
Employment Type
Full-Time
