WZDX FOX54 in the beautiful and exciting city of Huntsville, AL is looking for great storytellers who will excel in this digital age of journalism. We want journalists who can create unique and shareable stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography and editing.
The ideal candidate will love the challenge of covering stories that matter to our audience. Qualified candidates must also be able to develop and deliver stories for all digital and broadcast platforms.
Responsibilities:
- Enterprise story ideas, write, shoot and edit stories for television, mobile and social platforms
- Deliver coverage including live reports, anchoring and story telling
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
- Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
- Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms including social media
- Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
- Transmit and present exciting live reports with current technology
Qualifications:
- Qualified candidates must also be able to develop and deliver stories for all digital and broadcast platforms
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- Experience with photojournalism, editing and content management systems
- Experience anchoring sports and news segments
- Strong understanding of the tenets of professional journalism
- A portfolio with examples of strong breaking news reporting
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Strong social media skills on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time-sensitive deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
- Travel: Rarely: less than 10%
- Work Environment Set: Office: normally performed in a typical interior/office environment
- Physical Demands Set: Sedentary work: Involves sitting most of the time; walking, lifting, bending, standing, etc
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