Central Coast Multimedia Journalist & Reporter

Media Networks, Inc.; Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo (CA, CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

KSBY, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC station in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a creative Multimedia Journalist for the North Santa Barbara County team. Be a beat reporter out of Santa Maria, covering communities along California's Central Coast for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

You will gather, verify information, shoot video, edit, and contribute to online stories while upholding public service journalism values. Strong writing and bilingual abilities are advantageous.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years in related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record and insurance.
• Computer literacy with newsroom systems.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments or evaluate leads to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine emphasis, and write to editorial standards.
• Shoot video and stills to illustrate stories.
• Edit or assist in editing videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television during taped interviews or narration.
• Provide live reports from event locations or mobile unit.
• Collaborate with photographers if assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscasts and online multimedia stories.

Skills

Videography

Editing

AP style writing

Bilingual Spanish/English

Web posting

Fast-paced work

Physical ability

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Broadcast equipment

Job description

KSBY, The E.W. Scripps Company NBC station in San Luis Obispo, CA, is seeking a creative Multimedia Journalist for the North Santa Barbara County team. Be a beat reporter out of Santa Maria, covering communities along California's Central Coast for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.

You will gather, verify information, shoot video, edit, and contribute to online stories while upholding public service journalism values. Strong writing and bilingual abilities are advantageous.