Mobile Multimedia Journalist: Colorado Field Storyteller

Connect

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 84,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Connect for Health Colorado is seeking a Backpack Journalist to independently research, produce, and publish compelling multimedia stories about customers, partners, and statewide impact. As a mobile, self-contained content producer, you will handle reporting, interviewing, writing, videography, and editing end-to-end.

You will travel Colorado-wide to document authentic experiences, translate health policy into clear storytelling, and collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Policy,

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, digital media, film, broadcasting, multimedia production, or related field.
  • Five+ years of professional journalism or multimedia storytelling experience.
  • Ability to translate health policy topics into clear, human-centered stories.
  • Strong reporting, interviewing, and editing capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Research, pitch, and develop original multimedia stories.
  • Manage multimedia assignments from concept to publication.
  • Conduct interviews with diverse stakeholders including customers and policymakers.
  • Capture high-quality video, photography, and audio in the field.
  • Edit and produce cohesive stories for digital distribution across channels.
  • Translate complex health insurance concepts into accessible content.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling
Interviewing
Videography
Photography
Editing
Writing
Field production
Digital communications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro
Adobe Audition
Final Cut Pro
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Canva

Job description

Connect for Health Colorado is seeking a Backpack Journalist to independently research, produce, and publish compelling multimedia stories about customers, partners, and statewide impact. As a mobile, self-contained content producer, you will handle reporting, interviewing, writing, videography, and editing end-to-end.

You will travel Colorado-wide to document authentic experiences, translate health policy into clear storytelling, and collaborate with Communications, Marketing, Policy,

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