Multimedia Journalist

About This Role

This role is for a Multimedia Journalist who is a storyteller at heart, shining a light on issues that matter to communities across MA, NH, ME, VT, RI, and CT. You will uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported, taking ownership of each step of the storytelling process from pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing.

Responsibilities

• Get to the heart of every story by talking to members of the community
• Uncover perspectives that might otherwise go unreported
• Take ownership of each step of the storytelling process, from pitching to writing, shooting, interviewing, and editing
• Create compelling, timely, and accurate coverage to connect with viewers across traditional and digital platforms
• Connect with neighbors while digging into issues that matter to the local community
• Tell stories across platforms including TV, connected television, and digital
• Bring community stories to life in the newsroom
• Leverage curiosity and storytelling abilities to share inspiring news across multiple platforms

Requirements

• Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• 3+ years of television news reporting experience
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field; or comparable television work experience
• Ability to shoot videos
• Understanding of video editing software
• Ability to utilize social media effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• Innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Open to travel to discover important stories in the neighborhood and willing to interact with the community
• Ability to work under time pressure deadlines
• Willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies
• Ability to work weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Nice to have:

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel

Benefits

• Comprehensive pay and benefits package that rewards employees for their contributions to success, supporting all aspects of their well-being at every stage of life

Important Details

• Schedule: Ability to work under time pressure deadlines and willing and able to work different shifts or longer shifts due to 'breaking news' and severe weather emergencies, ability to work weekends and holidays