Multimedia Journalist

Rincon Broadcasting Group; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX13 Memphis is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join a fast-paced newsroom in Memphis, TN. You will enterprise stories, shoot and edit video, and deliver compelling on-air and digital reporting under tight deadlines.

The role emphasizes strong community connections, solid news judgment, and proficiency across digital platforms, with a degree in journalism and at least two years of reporting experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or related field
• 2 years of reporting experience
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Must be a team player willing to collaborate
• Must value a diversity of voices to build strong journalism
• Must be able to carry and operate up to 50 lbs. in gear and camera equipment
• Must have a driver’s license and a good driving record

Responsibilities

• Enterprise stories and develop relationships with sources
• Foster strong community relationships
• Remain extremely knowledgeable of all local and national news
• Pitch original local stories with high value
• Execute direction presented in station research
• You will be expected to shoot & edit stories
• Write accurate, grammatically correct scripts
• Adhere to strict newsroom deadlines
• Present stories with dynamic and demonstrative live shots
• Apply station guidelines in using social media

Education

Degree in journalism or related field

Job description

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Multimedia Journalist

Full Time Memphis, TN, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 1418

Are you driven by a need to find the truth? Do you believe in the power of local journalism? At FOX13 Memphis, we believe in using our powerful voice to benefit our entire community. We are currently seeking an enterprising and energetic reporter/MMJ. You will join a dynamic newsroom that emphasizes breaking news, daily investigative journalism, and active coverage of severe weather. You will be expected to develop sources and hone your beat to enterprise important journalism daily. Reporters must be adept at using all digital platforms to gather and break stories.

JOBTASKS

• Enterprise stories and develop relationships with sources
• Foster strong community relationships
• Remain extremely knowledgeable of all local and national news
• Pitch original local stories with high value
• Execute direction presented in station research
• You will be expected to shoot & edit stories
• Write accurate, grammatically correct scripts
• Adhere to strict newsroom deadlines
• Present stories with dynamic and demonstrative live shots
• Apply station guidelines in using social media

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in journalism or related field
• 2 years of reporting experience
• Demonstrate solid news judgment
• Must be a team player willing to collaborate
• Must value a diversity of voices to build strong journalism
• Must be able to carry and operate up to 50 lbs. in gear and camera equipment
• Must have a driver’s license and a good driving record