The Multimedia Journalist is an established journalism professional with on-air reporting experience, ideally in public-interest reporting, as well as a talent for visual storytelling and demonstrated skills in writing/reporting and video production.
Responsibilities:
- They will work directly with the Investigations Editor and Investigative Reporters to produce compelling short-form video coverage for Crosscut’s online audience, as well as the broadcast and streaming audiences of our sister station, KCTS 9
- The Multimedia Journalist will work independently and collaboratively with the team to expand the reach of our in-depth investigative coverage of federal pandemic recovery spending, workplace safety and oversight, and other issues
- Work independently, as well as part of a team, to develop short-form video segments for Crosscut video products
- Take part in collaborative team planning sessions to pitch stories and to identify stories that would benefit from a video treatment
- Gather, or assist in gathering, and verify information for stories through interviews, observation and research; assemble and explain information accurately on all stories assigned
- Conduct reporting on location as well as in the studio
- Use narrative and explanatory reporting techniques to show viewers how government or private institutions are impacting Washington communities
- Build community and business contacts related to the primary investigative projects in order to develop fresh leads for future stories
- Manage pre-production planning and logistics
- Work with Investigative Editor and Director of Videography to determine the content and focus of projects
- Engage in ongoing survey of the digital and broadcast video landscape to inspire innovation
- Upon request, may be asked to serve as a photographer in the field
- Collect and manage media assets for video/multimedia projects
- Contribute scripts and descriptive copy in support of the production and promotion of video products
- Contribute written reportage as directed
- Record voice-over narration
- Appear on-camera for Crosscut video projects, relay primary reporting or introducing the reporting of a colleague
- Upon request, act as video editor or work with internal/external editors, depending on the project
- Assist editors with development of additional web assets and publishing video story pages
- Coordinate additional media acquisition and rights
- Organize and deliver relevant materials to Marketing & Communications and Digital publishing departments
- Collaborate with graphic design department to build animation and other assets
- Assist in training and supervising interns
- Secure releases
- Assist in media management and maintaining media asset archives
- Adhere to the deadlines agreed upon with the Investigations Editor
- Collaborate with other team members to foster a positive and productive culture and contribute toward the overall growth of the CPM
- Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Experience with Canon C100, C300, Canon 5D dSLR, Adobe CC/Premiere Pro strongly preferred
- Ability to both self-generate creative projects and work with restrictions to meet very specific project/initiative needs
- Production experience using social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter
- Experience with the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and investigative reporting techniques preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism or related field or equivalent experience strongly preferred
- Three years of video producing/multimedia/journalism experience; ability to produce text, video and digital content strongly preferred
Hourly Rate: $29.33-$31.25
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