Multi-Media Journalist at Morgan Murphy Media Alpena, MI

Sunseeker Property Service; Alpena (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WBKB seeks a multimedia journalist who will actively report across all platforms, shooting, writing, editing, and presenting stories with urgency. You will shape stories for TV, digital, and social platforms, maintaining an on-air persona that engages Northeast Michigan communities.

The role requires enterprise reporting, strong sources, and the ability to produce compelling content with dynamic visuals and graphics on a regular basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories clearly for all platforms.
• Shoot, write, edit, and craft stories in a timely manner.
• Enterprise and develop stories daily with management.
• Build a network of sources to stay ahead of competitors.
• Demonstrate storytelling with live shots, standups, graphics and social media.

Skills

Multimedia storytelling

Live reporting

Editing

Shooting

Writing

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Camera equipment

Job description

WBKB seeks a multimedia journalist who is passionate about serving their community through accurate, timely, and engaging reporting. Our journalists are a part of the community. The successful candidate should be prepared to take an active role in news gathering every day across all screens and platforms. This multimedia journalist must maintain a friendly and authoritative on-air persona, exhibit urgency every day, particularly during breaking news, and have a high level of engagement on all social media platforms. We are looking for someone who can shoot, write, edit, and showcase stories effectively. You will be responsible for the look and feel of your stories, including identifying opportunities to expand on them effectively. You must be ready to be involved in the fantastic Northeast Michigan communities. We are a public service to them. It is up to us to provide a fair and accurate representation of all people.

Additional Job Description

• Present news stories and other content for all platforms clearly and concisely.
• Shoot, write, edit, and craft stories in a timely manner.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
• Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Build a network of sources who supply information that allows the station to stay ahead of its competitors.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots, stand-ups, creative graphics, and digital and social media platforms.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities.
• Perform 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.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities.communities.

Employment Type: Full Time