Front-Row Western Slope Multimedia Journalist

Rocky Mountain PBS; Fruita (CO); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, Dental and Vision care

403(b) retirement plan with up to 3%

Supplemental life insurance

Flexible spending account

Vacation time off

Sick leave

10 paid holidays

2 personal paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Rocky Mountain Public Media, based in Fruita, Colorado, seeks a Western Slope Multi-Media Journalist to expand coverage across western Colorado. You will research Grand Junction, shoot and edit for digital and broadcast, and produce two original journalism pieces per week while developing sources and collaborating with newsroom colleagues.

The role emphasizes multi-platform storytelling, social media presence, and strong ethical reporting.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in journalism and deadline environments.
• Excellent skills in news writing and editing for publication.
• Experienced and adept in video production and video editing.
• Must have demonstrated expertise in using Adobe Creative Cloud software.
• Familiar and comfortable creating content for social media.
• A mix of demonstrated skills, abilities and knowledge may be considered in place of educational requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Daily production of responsive reporting covering the Western Slope communities, including Grand Junction, and special projects around Colorado.
• Writes stories, shoots and edits video packages and photographs for multiple platforms.
• Develops beat coverage with a deep understanding of story mix and reporting anchored in consistent coverage of important stories and follow-ups for accountability.
• Grows coverage by engaging with communities and maintaining relationships with sources.
• Manages time across simultaneous short- and long-term projects and meets deadlines.
• Uses solid news judgment when recognizing relevant and engaging stories that serve our audience.
• Participates in DEI training and maintains high standards of ethical behavior when reporting.
• Shoots and edits video assets and collaborates on documentaries and social clips.
• Attends weekly editorial pitch meetings to stay updated and identify collaborations.
• Keeps track of travel miles, meals and hotel accommodations for budgets and grants.
• Maintains curiosity and creativity in trying new formats and projects.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Conocimientos

News writing

Video production

Video editing

Adobe Creative Cloud

Social media content

Deadline-oriented

Broadcast journalism

Educación

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Herramientas

Adobe Creative Cloud

Descripción del empleo

Rocky Mountain Public Media, based in Fruita, Colorado, seeks a Western Slope Multi-Media Journalist to expand coverage across western Colorado. You will research Grand Junction, shoot and edit for digital and broadcast, and produce two original journalism pieces per week while developing sources and collaborating with newsroom colleagues.

The role emphasizes multi-platform storytelling, social media presence, and strong ethical reporting.