Multimedia Journalist: Local Stories Across Platforms

Spectrum News; Needham Heights (MA); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Spectrum News NECN in Needham Heights, MA is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to tell local stories across TV, digital, and Spectrum News app. You’ll pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit, owning every step of the storytelling process and collaborating with a team to produce timely, accurate coverage.

The role requires 3+ years of TV news reporting, a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, and ability to travel and lift up to 30 pounds.

Qualifications

• Television news reporting: 3+ years
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field; or comparable television work experience
• Ability to shoot videos, understanding of video editing software, and utilize social media effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively on camera and through writing and verbal expression
• An innate curiosity and a sense of urgency when it comes to creating compelling stories, lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds
• Travel to discover important stories in your neighborhood and interact with the community
• Work under time pressure deadlines and be willing to work different shifts or longer shifts due to breaking news and severe weather emergencies; weekends and holidays
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving in the state of residence

Responsabilités

• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit stories; own steps of the storytelling process
• Collaborate with a team to create timely, accurate coverage across traditional and digital platforms
• Tell compelling stories that engage viewers across TV, connected TV, and digital
• Travel to gather stories and interact with communities as needed

Connaissances

On-camera communication

Storytelling

Time management

Journalistic curiosity

Multi-platform reporting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Outils

Video editing software

Social media usage

Description du poste

Spectrum News NECN in Needham Heights, MA is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to tell local stories across TV, digital, and Spectrum News app. You’ll pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit, owning every step of the storytelling process and collaborating with a team to produce timely, accurate coverage.

The role requires 3+ years of TV news reporting, a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, and ability to travel and lift up to 30 pounds.