Reporter​/Multi-Media Journalist

Category:
News
Position/

Title:

Reporter / Multi-Media Journalist

Details:
The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. KTAB News is looking for its next great Reporter/MMJ. We are the dominant station in the market. If you are ready to learn enterprise reporting at a legacy station, this is the job for you.

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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 in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.

• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.

• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order 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 stories to news managers and news producers 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 as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.

• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.

• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.

• 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 other eMedia platforms.

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted: 2/16/2022
Closing Date: 5/16/2022
City:
Abilene - 79605
State:
Texas
URL:

Experience:

• Superior on-air presence.

• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

• Fluency in English. Bilingual is a plus.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.

• Flexibility to work any shift.

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