Job Details
Breaking News Multimedia Journalist
Breaking News Multimedia Journalist
Summary
We are looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can master gathering and delivering breaking news during live reports. The individual will spend all hours in the field monitoring scanners, source tips, social media reports and assignment desk communication.
Category
Camera Operators
Journalist/Reporter
Live Event / On Location Services
Photographers
Video Editor
Video Producer
Location
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Time Period
Full Time
Posted Date
Aug 23, 2023
Start Date
N/A
End Date
N/A
Job Description
We are looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can master gathering and delivering breaking news during live reports. The individual will spend all hours in the field monitoring scanners, source tips, social media reports and assignment desk communication.
Our first response to the scene exercises judgment on news value and live potential, including whether it’s safe to go live.
Responsibilities
Our first response to the scene exercises judgment on news value and live potential, including whether it’s safe to go live.
Responsibilities
- Live shots include being in front of the camera or talking from behind it, depending on circumstances.
- This person must gather information accurately and quickly while communicating in a thorough, engaging manner.
- Strong, experienced photography abilities and express editing skills are primary talents required for the position.
- Live breaking news reports will also demand confident, smooth presentation skills.
- Embracing and effectively using social media is essential to succeeding in this job.
- This individual must be a self-starter who cultivates sources, finds new information and approaches on-scene interview opportunities as a regular part of the job.
- The position needs a competitive journalist who maintains solid news judgment and a stellar sense of live visual storytelling.
Requirements
- Proficiency with Edius and live transmission are preferred.
- Previous experience in television news
- Four-year college degree are required.
- In addition to a standard resume, you must include a link to your work example reel.
Job Type
Full Time
Weekly Limit
N/A
Shift
Day
Attached Files
N/A