Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist
Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist
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KLAS-TV the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas Nevadaa #DigitalFirst operation with a focus on delivering local content 24/7 across all platformsis recruiting for an assertive multi-talented journalist to serve as a Multimedia Journalist. Were looking for MMJwhose news gathering storytelling photography and editing skills stand out in a competitive high-quality market. The successful candidate is a journalist who can enterprise and produce stories and news content on all platforms that viewers and digital users will not see anywhere else. This is a great opportunity for an established skilledMMJ who wants to make the move to a top 40 market.
The Multimedia Journalist produces reports shoots writes voices and edits content for all platforms in a manner that is clear engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- 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
- Produces digital first reports
- 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 enterprise stories to news managers 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 news files and public records to obtain relevant facts
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- 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 engages in other social media platforms daily
- 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.
- Minimum two years experience in news reporting.
- Superior on-air presence
- Proficiency with computers telephones 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 weekends and holidays
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The News Reporter must be able to sit conduct telephone conversations use electronic mail write letters and memos conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups make decisions without supervision make decisions that impact the results of co-workers work in close proximity to others work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition the News Reporter must be able to lift set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds and be able to handle control or feel objects tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled
Employment Type
Full-Time
