Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist

confidential; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

TAPP Film is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit, and publish news content across platforms. You will develop story ideas, arrange interviews, and ensure clarity and accuracy in reporting for a diverse audience in the United States.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience, plus at least two years in news reporting. Flexibility to work shifts and strong editorial judgment are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size).
• Superior on‑air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, telephonescopiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Validdriver’slicensewithagooddrivingrecord
• Flexibilitytoworkanyshift

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Meet deadlines

Ability to ad lib

Time management

Strong on-air presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on‑air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephonescopiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Validdriver’slicensewithagooddrivingrecord
• Flexibilitytoworkanyshift