Texas Association of Broadcasters is hiring: Reporter / Multi-Media Journalist i

Category: News
Position/Title: Reporter / Multi-Media Journalist

Details:
The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. KTAB News is looking for its next great Reporter/MMJ. We are the dominant station in the market. If you are ready to learn enterprise reporting at a legacy station, this is the job for you. Our newsroom culture is second to none. Apply now!

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
2. Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
3. Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
4. Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
5. Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
6. Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to provide complete and accurate information.
7. Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
8. Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
9. Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
10. Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
11. Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts.
12. Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
13. Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
14. Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
15. Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
16. Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
17. Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
18. Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Vacancy Type: Full Time
Date Posted: 2/16/2022
Closing Date: 5/16/2022
City: Abilene - 79605
State: Texas
URL: http://www.bigcountryhomepage.com

Experience:

1. Superior on-air presence.
2. Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size).
3. Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
2. Fluency in English. Bilingual is a plus.
3. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
4. Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
5. Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
6. Flexibility to work any shift.

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