Multimedia Journalist Reporter

Details:

Local 4 News in the Quad Cities is looking for a Multimedia Journalist Reporter. 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.

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories in order to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Check reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoot and edit news events and news reports.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
  
  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size).
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• 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.

Pay Range: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Benefits:
Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

***** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *****