What are the responsibilities and job description for the Multimedia Storyteller position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
WATE-TV, Knoxville’s ABC affiliate, is looking for a Multimedia Storyteller for our daily, one-hour lifestyle show, Living East Tennessee. The right candidate will be active and community oriented. This person must be a good writer and storyteller, a solid editor, be detail-oriented, creative, and organized. Successful candidate will also work well under pressure and be able to multi-task. Must have positive energy, a great on-air presence, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in MMJ broadcast TV storytelling. Producing experience preferred. This is a full-time position.
- Job Responsibilities:
- Shoots, writes and edits story content, including stand-ups for daily broadcast content
- Collaborates with Producers and team on content generation
- Serves as back-up to Producer and Studio host.
- Makes a variety of community connections through out east Tennessee
- Collaborates with account executives on sponsored segments
- Maintains video and editing equipment
- Contributes to digital and social media content
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
- Minimum two years’ experience in broadcast TV storytelling
- Proficiency with video recording equipment
- Proficiency with video editing equipment, Premiere and BitCentral
- Experience with ENPS
- Knowledge of lighting techniques and on camera presentation skills
- Understanding of social media use for content promotion
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Flexibility to work any shift
