Spectrum Networks seeks a multimedia journalist (statehouse) – Spectrum News Ohio

Spectrum Networks is looking for enthusiastic, talented and driven individuals to join the best and brightest in gathering, producing and delivering stories that make a difference within our community!

Spectrum News operates in a 24-hour news cycle which can require employees to be flexible and available to work various shifts, including early morning, late evenings, weekends and holidays.

This Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) will cover the Statehouse in Ohio’s capital city. We are looking for an experienced journalist who can handle a demanding mix of daily beat coverage and character-driven storytelling. Experience covering politics and elections and a proven track record of using public records and data to find hidden stories is a must.

Qualifications:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Proven story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Demonstrated news judgement and driven by the 24-hour news cycle
• Ability to edit stories as necessary
• Live shot experience required
• Ability to develop sources and generate unique, character-driven stories
• Demonstrated on-camera skills
• Experience with bonded cellular technology
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to clearly communicate solutions
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Ability to shoot video
• Must be a self-motivated and have the ability to build relationships
• Must have editing skills
• Must be adept at social media
• Must use curiosity and have a sense of urgency to build compelling stories about the local community and community members
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Ability to drive a company vehicle to and from assigned location while obeying all traffic laws Valid driver ’ s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

Required Bachelor ’ s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable television work experience and Television News Reporting experience 3+ years Our

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