Multimedia Journalist & Investigative Reporter

NAB Leadership Foundation; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

KNWA-TV and KFTA-TV in Northwest Arkansas seek a self-motivated Multi-Media Journalist Reporter. You will develop community relationships, pursue impactful stories, shoot/edit video, write scripts, and deliver engaging live shots across platforms.

You’ll maintain an energetic, accurate on-air presence and work to engage audiences on social media, while collaborating with a team to deliver timely, high-quality journalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or 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.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Professional experience in news anchoring and/or on-camera news reporting preferred.
• Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Present news stories and other content for all platforms.
• Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• 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.
• Write and deliver news stories in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with management and team members.
• Assist in writing, copy editing, researching and coordinating news programming and other content.
• Act as a field photojournalist and reporter as assigned.
• Conduct interviews with community leaders, residents and others.
• Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required.
• Participate in promotional activities including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Shoot and edit video clips as assigned.
• Write content for the website and other digital platforms.
• May produce newscasts.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation with all station personnel.

Skills

Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism

English fluency

Strong communication

On-air presence

Anchoring experience

News judgment

Office equipment know-how

Deadline-driven

Team player

Valid driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

KNWA-TV and KFTA-TV in Northwest Arkansas seek a self-motivated Multi-Media Journalist Reporter. You will develop community relationships, pursue impactful stories, shoot/edit video, write scripts, and deliver engaging live shots across platforms.

You’ll maintain an energetic, accurate on-air presence and work to engage audiences on social media, while collaborating with a team to deliver timely, high-quality journalism.