MultiMedia Journalist

FOX44 (WFFF-TV) and ABC22 (WVNY-TV) in Burlington, Vermont has an immediate opening for an energetic MultiMedia Journalist Reporter.

The MultiMedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

• Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly

• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions

• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

• Shoots and edits news events and news reports

• Produces and presents reports for all platforms

• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• 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

• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

• Flexibility to work any shift