Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) Job at Nevada Broadcasters Association in Nevada

KTVN is seeking a seasoned Multi Media Journalist (MMJ) for KTVN-2 News Nevada in Reno, Nevada. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.

The purpose of an MMJ is to present the latest up-to-date news to the station’s television and digital audiences in the easiest to understand, objective and accurate way possible. To continue to grow as a writer, researcher and reporter while holding the reputation of KTVN 2 NEWS NEVADA in a very positive light.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Write packages, voice overs, and live shots for air and digital platforms
• General assignment reporting
• Set up stories and maintain close communication with producers and the assignment editor regarding scheduling interviews and story developments
• Generate new ideas for the assignment editor
• Make beat calls and follow up on previously reported stories for new developments
• Read all local newspapers and publications, and stay aware of national and world events on a daily basis
• Attend all editorial meetings during your work shift with story ideas prepared
• Continuously work on all on-air skills, including live, voice, and communication
• Collaborate with all staff members
• Create, write, and film news packages for consideration for air

Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Journalism (preferred)
• High school degree or equivalent (required)
• One year of professional reporting experience, with live reporting experience (preferred)
• Develop and maintain contacts in the community
• Ability to research, write, and report news stories for television
• Typing and writing skills
• Ability to use or learn to use non-linear editors
• Understand ENG equipment
• Good interviewing skills and the ability to develop a broadcast voice for air
• Know how to write to video
• Ability to work under deadline pressure on a daily basis
• Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position may require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours, and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Contribution
• Vacation and PTO
• Holiday Pay
• …and more!

If interested, please click “apply” and/or email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.