Multi Media Journalist

Job Description

Responsibilities
Job Duties
• Enterprise news stories
• Gather information
• Shoot, write and edit newsworthy events including breaking/spot news, general news, sports and feature stories relevant to the Washington, DC community
• Create web content that complements the station website
• Report, write and produce packages content for multiple newscasts each day and for other platforms as assigned
• Develop and maintain a network of news sources providing access to exclusive local news
• Active community involvement
• Work closely with Producers, News Managers and Assignment Editors, as well as Reporters and Anchors to gather, produce, write and desktop edit
• Research and produce news segments
• Field produce, conduct interview and shoot stories
• Present stories live on air partnering with photographers and as a single person MMJ
• Develop and pitch story ideas

Qualifications/Requirements
Basic Qualifications
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Multimedia Journalist
• Minimum 2 years of experience in newsgathering, reporting and/or production
• Minimum 2 years of experience writing, producing and desktop editing
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications or related majors and/or equivalent experience

Additional Job Requirements
• Must be willing to work in Washington, DC
• Be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) both written and verbal
• Must be 18 years or older
Desired Characteristics

Desired Qualifications
• Excellent news judgment
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to investigate information to establish facts and determine truth
• Prior experience with Dalet
• Exerience working with digital camera
• Working knowledge of non-linear editing
• Experience utilizing social media as a news gathering/reporting tool
• Critical thinking skills, able to understand and communicate complex issues
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and act as a team player
• Ability to make priority decisions under deadline
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Team player who can also work independently and is a self-starter

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rek9y8-3-15-229-164-42 in your application.