Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

NAB Leadership Foundation; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 24,108 - 25,953; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is looking for a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join the dynamic news team in Redding, California. The successful candidate will research, shoot, write and edit engaging news content, ensuring impactful storytelling that resonates with the audience.

With a focus on creativity and critical thinking, you will develop story ideas and connect with sources to produce news that matters. This full-time position offers between $17.50 and $18.84 per hour alongside benefits like health insurance and retirement plan participation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of reporting experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered.
• Experience with live shots is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Research, shoot, write, and edit daily content for various platforms.
• Enterprise story ideas and develop contacts to generate engaging stories.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

Solid writing & technical skills

Good communication skills

Social media expertise

Ability to think critically

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

KRCR is looking for a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join the #1 News Leader in beautiful Chico/Redding, California! We are seeking a curious, driven and creative candidate who is eager to tell impactful stories that matter. The ideal candidate thinks outside the box and elevates their storytelling with compelling visuals and enhanced content on our digital and social platforms.

Responsibilities

• Research, shoot, write and edit daily content for various platforms in a manner that is clear and engaging to news consumers
• Enterprise story ideas and develop contacts to generate interesting and relatable stories

Valuable Skills

• Sharp news judgment
• Solid writing & technical skills
• Good communication skills
• Social media expertise
• Ability to think critically, problem‑solve, and work well independently

Experience

• Experience with live shots is required; experience with Live‑U is a plus
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• A minimum of 1 year of reporting experience is preferred, but new graduates will be considered

To be considered for this position, you must apply online and include a web link to your demo reel. Applications without a reel will not be considered.

The base hourly compensation range for this role is $17.50 to $18.84 per hour. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate's relevant work experience, skills, certifications, and geographic location. Full‑time positions are eligible for benefits that include participation in a retirement plan, life and disability insurance, health, dental and vision plans, flexible spending accounts, sick leave, vacation time, personal time, parental leave and employee stock purchase plan.

EEO AND INCLUSIVITY

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