KNWA & FOX24, the NBC & FOX affiliates in Fayetteville, Arkansas, are looking for an aggressive, innovative, creative and dynamic Multimedia Journalist Reporter (MMJ) to help take our product to the next level!
As an MMJ Reporter, you’ll be expected to develop relationships throughout the community, stay on top of current events, develop and enterprise impactful stories, shoot and edit video, write compelling scripts, perform engaging live shots, and contribute content across all platforms.
Responsibilities:
- MMJ Reporters must maintain an on-air persona that is friendly, energetic and authoritative
- Present news stories and other content for all platforms, including television
- Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the Station to stay ahead of its competitors
- Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with management and team members
- Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content
- Act as a field photojournalist and reporter as assigned
- Conduct interviews with community leaders, residents and others
- Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required
- Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
- Shoot and edit video clips as assigned
- Write content for the website and other digital platforms
- May produce and/or anchor newscasts
- Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
- Promote teamwork and cooperate with all station personnel
- Perform well in high-stress situations and on tight deadlines
Qualifications:
- Above all, we’re looking for someone with journalistic integrity, an optimistic outlook and a winning attitude!
- 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
- Superior on-air presence
- Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Ability to perform well in high-stress situations and on tight deadlines
- Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
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