Education & Opportunity Multimedia Journalist

PBS39; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS39 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to cover the Education and Opportunity beat in the Lehigh Valley. You will produce original content across digital, audio, video, and social platforms, engaging with communities to provide stories that reflect access, equity, and opportunity.

The ideal candidate will possess strong storytelling skills, have experience in multimedia production, and build trust-based relationships within diverse communities. A Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is required, alongside 2-3 years of professional experience.

Qualifications

• Proficient in producing content across multiple formats including text, audio, and video.
• Ability to develop genuine relationships across various organizations.
• Understanding of journalism ethics, accuracy, and editorial standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the Education and Opportunity beat while producing community-centered content.
• Build a diverse source network across education and workforce sectors.
• Report and produce original content for various platforms.

Skills

Strong storytelling

Photo and video capture

Audio recording and editing

Creating social-native content

Building trust-based relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or related field

2-3 years of professional journalism or content experience

Job description

PBS39 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to cover the Education and Opportunity beat in the Lehigh Valley. You will produce original content across digital, audio, video, and social platforms, engaging with communities to provide stories that reflect access, equity, and opportunity.

The ideal candidate will possess strong storytelling skills, have experience in multimedia production, and build trust-based relationships within diverse communities. A Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field is required, alongside 2-3 years of professional experience.