Investigative MMJ: Multiplatform Journalist & Storyteller

Nexstar Media Group; Grand Rapids (MI); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

WOOD TV in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Investigative MMJ with strong news judgment, a passion for storytelling, and a solid background in reporting across multiple platforms.

Candidates will uncover documents, file FOIAs, shoot and edit stories, post to WOODTV.com and social channels, and build sources in the community. A minimum five years of journalism experience and a degree are required, with flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum five years of journalism experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Strong journalistic background and excellent writing skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Positive collaboration with colleagues and effective interaction with the public.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
• Ability to meet deadlines, and handle multiple tasks on multiple WOOD platforms simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Report on daily news assignments and contribute to daily enterprise content.
• Uncover documents that support investigative journalism.
• Collaborate with photographers, producers, management, and assignment desk to deliver news on all platforms.
• When necessary, shoot and edit stories, social posts and digital content.
• Establish and maintain sources in the community, government, and law enforcement.
• Support positive newsroom culture, collaborate and foster an environment of integrity.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Journalism experience

Excellent writing

Work under pressure

Flexible schedule

Collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast journalism or related field

Tools

Camera operation

Video editing

Jobbeschreibung

WOOD TV in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking an Investigative MMJ with strong news judgment, a passion for storytelling, and a solid background in reporting across multiple platforms.

Candidates will uncover documents, file FOIAs, shoot and edit stories, post to WOODTV.com and social channels, and build sources in the community. A minimum five years of journalism experience and a degree are required, with flexibility to work mornings, evenings, and weekends.