KMTV, the CBS station in Omaha, NE, and the E.W. Scripps Company is hiring a Multimedia Journalist. The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. This journalist will further our station’s mission telling important stories of the day.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate news leads and news tips, develop and pitch story ideas daily
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
- Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories
- Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms
- Go live from sites of stories or events, or in the studio
- Create packaged reports for air daily
- Work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories, if assigned
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi-media stories
- Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience
- Minimum of two years of experience
- Computer literacy required including newsroom computer systems
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
- Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
- Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills
- Proficient at posting content to various websites
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record required
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