Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist - KFYR

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST (F/T) - KFYR

About KFYR:

KFYR TV/West Dakota FOX: A job at our station is a learning experience unlike any you'll find in a classroom. Daily hands-on involvement of senior staff guarantees a good product that not only serves our viewer but will take our team members to the next level. With over 36 hours of news on our channels each week, KFYR-TV and West Dakota FOX are truly Western North Dakota's news leaders. Our viewers have come to depend on our news team to be quick, and fair, and accurate… from the first tweet and post to the nightly wrap-up and anchor explainer, you'll get all the news.

Take a look at what we have to offer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NlyhdFmbgI&list=PLqEoItFBZqWQtRY2pieY95iJx7XPmYopH&index=1

Job Summary/Description:

KFYR has an opportunity open for a full-time, multimedia journalist. Experience is not necessary but preferred. Qualified candidates must be willing to learn all aspects of television news. Writing, producing, videography, editing, and anchoring.

Duties/Responsibilities will include (but not limited to):
- Write, shoot, edit stories
- Use social media as a way to enhance reporting
- Research story ideas/plan ahead
- Assist with producing if needed
- Participate in editorial meetings
- Opportunities for fill-in anchoring based on interest and ability
- Maintain a flexible schedule that allows for being called in after hours if news breaks
- Represent the station at public events

Qualifications/Requirements:
- Communications/Broadcast Journalism or equivalent degree is preferred
- Ability to carry 20-30 lbs. of equipment
- Knowledge of proper use of social media in covering news (Facebook Live, Twitter, etc.)
- General interest in news/current events
- Ability to collaborate with other team members

If you feel you're qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on ''apply now'', upload your resume and references

(Current employees who are interested in this position can apply through the Gray-TV UltiPro self-service portal)

KFYR-TV/Gray Television, Inc. is a drug-free company

Gray Television encourages all new employees to be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus virus before the first workday.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-g48617-3-148-206-183-42 in your application.