KWTV Multimedia Journalist

Description

A Multimedia Journalist at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: Griffin Media is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who is humble, hungry, and smart; a person with a passion for storytelling and the ability to report in a fast-paced environment. This applicant should have a strong on-camera presence and the skills to shoot, write, and edit their own stories on tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop sources and pitch daily enterprise stories that resonate with people in the OKC metro area
• Shoot, write, and edit broadcast stories on their own, occasionally working with a photojournalist
• Report live in the field with a photojournalist
• Create content for digital and social media platforms
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in responding to changing news events, deadlines, and priorities.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving an automobile for company business.

Job Schedule: This is a full-time position primarily working 40 hours per week. You may also be called in to help cover vacations, illnesses, breaking news, severe weather, or special projects/events. This position is not eligible to work remotely.

Qualifications

Essential Qualities:

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A “we” not “me” attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart: The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field preferred. Related experience will be evaluated and may be substituted as years of experience. 
• Two years of experience in a television newsroom as an on-air MMJ preferred.
• Knowledge of Journalistic standards necessary and ability to perform appropriately on camera.
• Accurate and comprehensive writing, shooting, and editing skills as well as good communication skills.
• A basic understanding of news production for multiple platforms.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to produce accurate, clear, and compelling news content
• Proficiency in multimedia production techniques, including videography and video editing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Link of work sample required.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and have a driving record acceptable to the company.
• Ability to perform other job-related duties as assigned.
• Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
  • ability to verbally communicate in English
  • ability to read computer monitor information (words and data)
  • ability to hear detailed spoken word
  • ability to remain sedentary and to travel to work location
  • ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers
  • ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write
  • ability to perform under emotional stress
  • ability to lift 50 pounds unaided
  • ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call when scheduled

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.