Multimedia Journalist: Live Reporting & Digital Storytelling

WILX Media; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WJHG-TV/Gray Media in Panama City Beach, Florida, is seeking a multi-media journalist to join our award-winning news team. You will shoot, write, and edit daily content for newscasts, web, and social platforms, with strong live reporting from the field.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism or related field, solid writing skills, and the ability to turn stories around on deadline. Experience in reporting, producing, or shooting is preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Prior professional experience in reporting, producing, writing, or shooting news is preferred.
• Strong professional social media skills.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Solid technical and computer skills, and understanding of how content is turned on multiple media platforms.

Responsibilities

• Shooting, writing, and editing daily content for newscasts, web, and social media.
• Strong live reporting skills for on-air and social media.
• Ability to operate portable live equipment solo from the field.
• Enterprise story ideas and build local contacts.
• Perform other duties necessary to assist the newsroom as assigned by management.

Skills

Reporting

Writing

Shooting

Live reporting

Education

BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

WJHG-TV/Gray Media in Panama City Beach, Florida, is seeking a multi-media journalist to join our award-winning news team. You will shoot, write, and edit daily content for newscasts, web, and social platforms, with strong live reporting from the field.

The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in Broadcast Journalism or related field, solid writing skills, and the ability to turn stories around on deadline. Experience in reporting, producing, or shooting is preferred; a valid driver's license is required.