MultiMedia Journalist

Ilba; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 33,280 - 35,360; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Job summary

Ilba in Peoria, IL seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content for all platforms with clarity and impact for local viewers.

You will report stories, arrange interviews, review copy, research background, pitch ideas, meet deadlines and engage audiences on social media. Requirements include two years of news reporting, proficiency with office equipment, a valid driver’s license, and strong editorial judgment.

Qualifications

• Two years of news reporting experience or equivalent
• Strong editing and grammar skills
• Excellent time-management and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to interact professionally with sources and the public
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record
• Strong on-air and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast with background and details
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation
• Reviews and evaluates notes to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format and organizes material
• Shoots and edits news events and reports for all platforms

Skills

News reporting

Editorial judgment

On-air reporting

Writing

Deadline-driven

Flexible shifts

Tools

Computers

Office equipment

Job description

TheMultimedia Journalist Reporterproduces, 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 sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assigned

Experience:

• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Detail Oriented
• Demonstrate editorial judgment of journalism ethics and libel law
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills
• Flexibility to work any shift

Pay Range: $33,280-35,360

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.