Multimedia Journalist | EW Scripps | Kansas City, MO
Job Title
Multi-Media Journalist
Job Family
Multi-Media Journalist
Business Title
Multi-Media Journalist
Primary Purpose
What your role contributes to Scripps
The multi-media journalist is responsible for researching, writing,
capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms.
Key Activities
The primary processes you conduct in your role
- Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop
story ideas.
- Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through
interview, observation, and research.
- Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story
according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
- Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or
narration
- Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
- Write and produce quality news stories for multiple media platforms.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is
assigned.
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
- Report, write, capture visual content, edit and produce stories for
multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
- Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
- Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
- Proficient at posting content to various websites.
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven
environment.
- Valid Driver's License, good driving record and provide proof of
insurability with company required insurance limits.
- BS/BA in related discipline.
- Generally 2-5 years of experience in
related field; certification is required in some areas.
OR
- MS/MA and generally 2-4 years of experience in related field;
certification is required in some areas.
- Fully competent and productive professional contributor, working
independently on larger, moderately complex projects/assignments.
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Performs full range of standard professional level work that typically
requires processing and interpreting, more complex, less clearly-defined
issues. Identifies problems and possible solutions and takes appropriate
action to resolve.
- Nature of work requires increasing independence;
receives guidance only on unusual complex problems or issues.
- Work
review typically involves periodic review of output by supervisor and/or
direct "customers" of the process.
- May provide general guidance or
train junior level support and professional personnel.
- Possesses and
applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of
particular field of specialization to the completion of moderately
complex assignments. Solid knowledge of organization's technologies and
practices. Lift up to 50 lbs. Sitting, walking and standing. May
require overnight travel. Schedule may vary and include
nights/weekends.
To be considered for this position, go to the Scripps Career Center,
http://scripps.com/careers, look for the requisition or requisitions you
are interested in and establish a profile.
To apply for this position, please copy and paste the following link
into your browser address bar:
http://ewscrippscompany.contacthr.com/15000598
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