WAVE 3 NEWS ** Multi-Media Journalist
JOB SUMMARY: WAVE 3 News has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist. We’re looking for someone who embraces all aspects of the storytelling process – enterprising, shooting, writing, editing, and presenting on camera. Our crew assignments vary based on the story, so our MMJs must be equally comfortable working with a photographer or alone. Digital storytelling is a key component of our MMJ duties, so candidates must be skilled in using digital and social tools to enhance stories, gather information, and engage with the audience.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: * Develop and pitch unique enterprise stories daily * Shoot, write, edit, and present compelling stories, either solo or in collaboration with a photographer * Optimize story presentation for each WAVE 3 News platform * Participate in daily editorial decisions and long-term strategic newscast initiatives
Requirements: Four-year college degree * At least three years newsroom experience, including significant anchoring * Strong writing skills and editorial judgment * Ability to shoot and edit on deadline * Strong understanding of digital and social platforms