Multimedia Journalist Southern Utah Bureau

Job Description

Good 4 Utah (KTVX/KUCW, the ABC.CW affiliates in Salt Lake City, UT) wants to hire you! We are looking for a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) for our southern Utah bureau, located in gorgeous St. George. Come join our team, in the most beautiful part of our beloved state. Near Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks, you will have plenty of trails to hike. In the winter, Brian Head is great if skiing is your thing.
Our bureau covers St. George, Cedar City and parts north. You report Monday through Friday dayside, with a heavy emphasis on breaking news and weather coverage. Pitch your ideas in the morning meeting, and spend the day creating the story you want to tell. Develop your digital story as your day unfolds. During the ratings/sweep months, pitch ideas, when you will have more time to work on special projects. Come be a part of television news in Southern Utah where beauty surrounds
• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:
• 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
• Physical Demands & Work Environment:
Must be able to stand, sit, reach, climb, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Master Control Operator must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rzz577-13-58-82-79-42 in your application.