Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist - KTUU

About KTUU

KTUU-TV is an NBC-affiliated television station based in Anchorage, Alaska. KTUU-TV's early beginnings date back to 1953. Over the ensuing decades, the station has built a reputation of excellence as Alaska's most watched news source, producing 32 hours of news and sports content each week on television. Online, AlaskasNewSource.com has become a digital news leader, and Channel 2's mobile News and Weather applications are on the leading edge of mobile journalism in Alaska. Strong reach and brand loyalty are augmented by added distribution to the state's capital and more than 244 rural communities throughout Alaska. KTUU-TV also operates KYES, Channel 5.
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Job Summary/Description:

Alaska's News Source (KTUU/KYES) is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) with a passion for telling visual stories. We are looking for a journalist who is ready to immerse themselves in their community and find and report stories that impact our viewers.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to) the following:
• Research, gather, write and report news stories for on-air and online in the most accurate, appealing, timely and creative way using all sources
• Report ''live'' on the scene, especially during breaking news
• Make regular beat checks
• Conduct interviews in the field and on-set
• Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
• Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story
• Must be able to utilize non-linear editing equipment on a daily basis (Grass Valley Edius experience is a plus)
• Enterprise hard-news, research-driven packages under tight deadlines
• Pitch stories daily through the story pitch process and work directly with the assignment desk and Managing Editor to develop the stories to fruition daily
• Attend/host/speak at community service, schools, and community events; meet and greet viewers
• Post and update stories on the web, often remotely while traveling
• Provide news content for social media, including Facebook, and interact with viewers
• Possess a broad and working knowledge of the viewing area, including people, places, things, and history
• Enter scripts, CG text and times into newsroom software (ENPS) prior to newscasts
• Use knowledge of appropriate field lighting to enhance overall news presentation
• Critique, feedback, and training are part of the job
• Communicate regularly with the digital staff and other appropriate staff members during breaking news
• Follow clothing and appearance guidelines
• Must be a visual storyteller; perform creative stand-ups and explanatory live shorts
• Evenings, weekends and holidays may be required
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:
• 1-3 years of experience in broadcast industry
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or other related field
• Experience with broadcast/digital cameras, newsroom software (ENPS), and non-linear editing (Grass Valley Edius experience a plus)
• Be able to write in a clear, concise, conversational manner
• Must possess excellent interview and conversational writing skills
• Excellent live reporting skills and strong on-camera presentation skills required
• Basic computer knowledge including newsroom software (such as ENPS), Microsoft applications and internet use
• Ability to shoot and edit video with broadcast/digital cameras
• Able to produce and post content to our websites
• Intermediate knowledge of social media
• Must be able to work independently with limited supervision
• Work well in a team environment
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work well under pressure
• Strong initiative and attention to detail is required
• Demonstrate solid news judgment and journalistic ethics (SPJ Code of Ethics)
• Maintain professional and ethical conduct at the station and in the community
• Ability to maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving in a manner that will work well with co-workers, supervisors and viewers/online news consumers
• Strong research skills, including the ability to navigate on-line search engines
• Must stay current with national and local news/weather
• Ability to enterprise local, hard-news stories

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gm5yev-18-223-106-100-42 in your application.