Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist, KOAA

KOAA is committed to following a story wherever it leads. If you are a journalist who wants to tell the whole story and follow it to the end we are looking for you. Join our team of journalists looking to go deeper, make more of an impact, and celebrate wins by doing great work.

The Multimedia Journalist is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
• Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
• Organizes material, determines angle or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories
• Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms
• Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned
• Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience
• Minimum of one year of experience

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
• Strong writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to various platforms
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

COMPENSATION RANGE:
Hourly: $25.96 - 28.846

Pursuant to state and local salary transparency laws, the salary range posted is specific to candidates who will perform this work in Colorado.

WHAT WE OFFER (ADDITIONAL BENEFITS):
• A career path to grow your professional experiences
• Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings plan with company match
• Other key company benefits include disability accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, life insurance, AD&D, ID protection, pet discount program, and employee assistance program. More details about timing and conditions of benefits eligibility and other plan terms and conditions will be provided upon hire.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rn0xbo-18-222-22-193-42 in your application.