MSJ

Job Description

KPIX-TV, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our team. A successful candidate is passionate about community storytelling, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, and has a strong social media presence. Candidates must have creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery. We want a journalist who can create shareable stories for both broadcast and digital/social platforms with excellent writing, compelling video, and editing. Please provide a link to examples of broadcast and digital video work.


Qualifications:

• Development story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news content for on-air daily newscasts. 

• Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community 

• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community 

• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned


PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
• Must be able to work independently with accuracy and the ability to problem solve quickly
• Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG camera, lighting, audio and Live U
• Must have strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends.
• Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task.
• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred, equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years MSJ/television reporting experience preferred Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g6031q-13-58-112-1-42 in your application.