Texas Association of Broadcasters is hiring: Multimedia Journalist TX in Sherman

KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a multimedia journalist to help bring the stories that matter to Texomans into their homes and onto our digital platforms from our main Sherman, TX newsroom. This is a full-time, on-air news reporting position working directly under the news director and anchors with producers. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and tell stories that air in the market’s top-rated newscasts, as well as contribute your material onto our digital platforms.

Responsibilities include:

1. Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website and social platforms.
2. Post and regularly update stories and other material on our digital properties.
3. Use social media sites, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers.
4. Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources.
5. Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments.
6. Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily.
7. Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way.
8. Ability to travel for assignments, as needed.
9. Ability to lift 35-40 lbs of gear.
10. Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.

Qualifications are:

1. Ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air. PLEASE INCLUDE LINK TO DEMO REEL
2. Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape.
3. A degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
4. Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, JVC ENG, Social Media.
5. Valid Driver’s License with good driving record. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment motor vehicle background check.

KXII is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. To apply click on the link below: