We are seeking a dynamic and versatile Multi-Media Journalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for shooting, gathering, editing, preparing, writing, and disseminating general news information and video across various platforms including on-air, live streams, online, and social media. This role requires a proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering compelling news stories. Join us in delivering impactful news stories that inform and engage our community.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Cultivate story ideas daily using contacts and sources; actively participate in the news editorial planning process.
• Produce and present extended live unscripted content from the field for the station’s live stream, often working independently with a smartphone and related audio/video accessories.
• Conduct field interviews and gather news information to produce packaged news reports and generate content for newscasts and digital platforms.
• Shoot, write, and edit news packages for broadcast and online use, requiring significant experience with Sony camcorders (or similar) and Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar) non-linear editing systems.
• Present stories live in studio and remote locations, taking full responsibility for the final content and presentation.
• Write effective text copy for digital publication of news stories.
• Actively contribute to social media accounts on platforms including Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram on behalf of the station.
• Travel on overnight assignments and utilize file-based video systems to deliver material to the station via computer while on assignment.
• Make occasional promotional appearances on behalf of the station, communicating clearly and dealing effectively and politely with the public in person, over the phone, and via the Internet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Strong writing skills with proficiency in English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to utilize conversational broadcast copy style efficiently under daily deadline pressure.
• Excellent on-camera delivery and communication skills.

EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled