Dynamic Weather & Multimedia Reporter

FOX 17 : WXMI TV; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX 17 WXMI TV in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will also serve as a Weather Reporter/Presenter several days a week and a geographic beat Reporter the other days. You will gather and verify information, shoot and edit video, write for multiple platforms, and report live from sites.

This role requires strong journalistic skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced market, and a passion for weather storytelling.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interview, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant, and write stories per editorial standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit or assist in editing videos for multimedia platforms.
• Appear on TV programs for taped interviews or narration.
• Deliver live reports from site or mobile broadcast unit.

Skills

Videography

Editing

AP style writing

Digital publishing

Newsroom systems

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

FOX 17 WXMI TV in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will also serve as a Weather Reporter/Presenter several days a week and a geographic beat Reporter the other days. You will gather and verify information, shoot and edit video, write for multiple platforms, and report live from sites.

This role requires strong journalistic skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced market, and a passion for weather storytelling.