Central Coast Multimedia Journalist: Local Stories & Live TV

Scripps Media, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability/accident insurance

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company’s NBC station KSBY in San Luis Obispo, California is seeking a creative Multimedia Journalist. You’ll cover communities along the Central Coast from Santa Maria, producing stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA or equivalent experience, 3+ years in journalism, a valid driver's license, and bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. You’ll work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong focus on public service

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant, and write stories per editorial standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit videos for all multimedia platforms or assist in editing.
• Appear on television during taped interviews or narration.
• Give live reports from event sites or mobile broadcast units.
• Collaborate with photographers as needed.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscasts and online stories.

Skills

Storytelling

Interviewing

News writing

Videography

Live reporting

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Non-linear editing

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company’s NBC station KSBY in San Luis Obispo, California is seeking a creative Multimedia Journalist. You’ll cover communities along the Central Coast from Santa Maria, producing stories across broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA or equivalent experience, 3+ years in journalism, a valid driver's license, and bilingual Spanish/English is a plus. You’ll work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong focus on public service