Company Profile

Company Description:

 
JOB SUMMARY: Research, writing, capturing visual content and editing general assignment stories for multiple platforms.
 
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

 
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Conflict management.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills.

 
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + (3) three years experience as a multi platinum journalist.
 
Training/Equipment: Camera and camera equipment.
 
Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
 
 
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
 
 
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JOB SUMMARY: Research, writing, capturing visual content and editing general assignment stories for multiple platforms.
 
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories on a daily basis.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms.
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

 
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Conflict management.
• Detail oriented.
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws.
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills.

 
Education/Experience: Bachelors degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + (3) three years experience as a multi platinum journalist.
 
Training/Equipment: Camera and camera equipment.
 
Work Environment/Mental/Physical Requirements: Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.
 
 
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
 
 
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WDTN-TV is accepting applications for a Multi-Media Journalist.  The person will report daily news stories for broadcast news and the web, as a multi-media journalist working with multi-platforms.  The candidate will be a team player who will shoot video, write compelling stories and will edit final footage to complete process of editing news stories.  Typical duties include:  work sources for story ideas, shoot video for stories, write and edit stories for the newscasts and web pages, break stories to air, handle live shots daily.  Person must be physically able to perform all essential functions of the job on a regular basis.
 
The successful candidate must be a self notivated, energetic and can communicate well with viewers from the anchor desk, live shots and in package form.  The candidate must have  excellent writing and organizational skills, a thorough knowledge of reporting techniques. as well as a strong knowledge of current local/national/international events.  Experience using P2 camera and editing on laptop editors is a plus.  One year experience and knowledge of non-linear editing is required.