Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

The Reporter/Multimedia Journalist is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms.

Key activities

• Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
• Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms
• Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
• Develop enterprise content on daily news stories
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast
• Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories
• Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels

Education & Experience/Certifications

• Bachelors degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of two years of experience

Skills & Abilities

• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Proven ability to enterprise lead/hard news stories.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Work environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.