Multimedia Journalist

Multimedia Journalist Job Summary

The Multimedia Journalist independently creates news content forWGCU broadcast programming, including producing, writing, shootingand editing. This role generates compelling news stories for multiple platforms, including television, radio and digital.

• Researches and develops news stories through ongoing inquirieswith news makers and community figures on a local, state, national and international level.
• Conducts on-camera field and studio interviews; researches,records, reports, and writes, daily news stories in accordance withjournalistic standards and ethics.
• Develops and maintains relationships with news sources to identify story ideas, gather information, and support news coverage
• Creates multi-platform content from stories whenever appropriate.
• Captures, records, edits, videos and audio content for useacross broadcast, digital, social media, and other communicationplatforms.
• Collaborates and contributes to daily broadcast concepts,research, background materials and shares newsmaker contacts with colleagues.
• Maintains data and collects information through updates tocontact lists, electronic and hard-copy files of archived work anddirectories of external materials in accordance with Florida'spublic records laws and the federal Freedom of Information Act.
• Adheres to public media editorial standards and practices,including the PBS & NPR Code of Ethics.

• Participates in on-air fundraising campaigns and WGCU Public Media special events.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• This position requires either eight years of directly relatedfull-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area ofspecialization and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Professional, full time experience in broadcast news, publicradio field reporting and interviewing.
• Experience with public broadcasting, audio digital editing, FTPfor audio production purposes, and field recording.
• Superior on-air voice quality and network quality hosting.
• Valid driver's license.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,and/or certifications may be considered.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in journalism,communications, cinematography, or film studies.
• Experience participating in on-air membership campaigns.
• Demonstrated award-winning multimedia production experience,including studio, field audio, and video production.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Previous social media experience.
• Experience working in Public Media.

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, andholding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated knowledge of journalism ethics, practices, and standards.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform andentertain via written, verbal, and visual media.
• Skilled in the use of journalism principles and techniques.
• Network quality news writing, reporting, digital recording, and production skills.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
• Skill in current digital audio editing, video desktop editing,and general desktop software applications including those that create original data journalism stories.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to source stories and craft attention-getting,in-depth, vibrant, and well-organized narratives.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and the general public.
• Ability to collect, analyze, organize, and present information in a meaningful manner.
• Ability to comfortably use microphones, portable recordingdevices for audio, video, and radio studio production equipment.

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open forfeedback and new ideas.
• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achievedeliverables.
• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnershipsacross departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues toachieve common goals.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.