What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Journalist/Producer position at Imagicomm Communications?
KOKI/Fox23 Tulsa has an opening for a Multimedia Journalist/Producer who is looking to transition into an on-air position. We are thriving in an active market with its share of weather and breaking news. We are looking for a journalist who is passionate about telling stories that matter to our community. You will be part of a collaborative newsroom where we mentor, train, and coach you. Our newsroom is a fast-paced environment where accuracy is a must and innovative people thrive. You will be responsible for pitching and producing enterprising content that engages our news viewers across all our platforms.
Job Duties
- Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms.
- Understands flow of a newscast.
- Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts.
- Write, shoot, edit and present compelling content both on-air and online.
- Post content and engage with audiences on social media platforms.
- Demonstrate solid news judgment and storytelling abilities, with a passion for delivering original, imaginative content every day.
- Excel at breaking news and enterprise significant, local stories.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in 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
- Proficiency with computers
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Team player who works well with others
- Ability to define problems, collect data, outside the box thinker who can establish facts
- Must be well-read in current events and have a wide range of working knowledge and understanding of general interest subjects.
- Flexibility to work any shift.
- Strong on-air presence.
- Open to receiving coaching and feedback.
- Be familiar with and understand non-linear editing techniques to meet deadlines and create high-impact stories.
- Understand how to properly light interviewees in the field.
- Must have a valid driver's license and clean driving record to operate a company vehicle.
- Knowledge of the Tulsa DMA and Oklahoma is helpful.
Physical Demands
Must be able to carry and set up a camera on a tripod.
Imagicomm Communications, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, genetic information, ancestry, age, sex, gender, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other status or characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants may notify the appropriate local, state or federal agency if they believe they have been the victims of discrimination.
