What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter/MMJ position at KITV?
Job Summary
Details:
KITV, Inc., the ABC affiliate in Honolulu, HI is looking for a dynamic and innovative Reporter/MMJ. The Reporter/MMJ would be responsible for reporting, shooting, writing, posting to digital platforms, live reporting and editing news stories within assigned deadlines. They will produce stories that are compelling, factually correct, creative, and written in a clear, conversational manner.
Job Responsibilities:
The multimedia journalist must cultivate sources and contacts to produce enterprise stories as well as produce stories assigned by the station.
- Gathering and verifying factual information regarding stories
- Shooting video and still photos to illustrate stories
- Be a creative storyteller.
- Produce vo, vosot, and video packages that include MMJs voice and image.
- Editing, or assisting in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms including KITV.com, Facebook, and Twitter
- Live reporting
Qualifications Requirements:
- Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
- Knowledge of broadcast non-linear editing equipment
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
- Passion for producing compelling and engaging stories.
- Excellent interviewing skills
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Must exercise sound editorial judgement and operates by highest journalistic ethics and libel laws
- Valid Driver's License, good driving record and provide proof of insurability with company required insurance limits
- Passion for news.
Education:
- Four-year college Bachelor’s degree (journalism preferred)
Experience:
- Previous non-linear editing video experience
- 1-3 years of experience working as a journalist inside a television newsroom
EOE M/F/D/V
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Journalism: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $65,000
