Multimedia Journalist: On-Camera, Community Reporting

ION Media Networks, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

KGUN, The E.W. Scripps station in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a driven Multimedia Journalist who can research, write, shoot, and edit compelling stories across platforms. You will engage with the community, bring authentic storytelling, and deliver impactful stories under tight deadlines.

You'll pitch ideas, verify information through interviews, shoot and edit video, and deliver reports on-air and online. A BS/BA and 3+ years experience preferred; proficiency with Final Cut Pro and newsroom systems

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pitch and develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Organise material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on-air and other online platforms.
• Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.

Skills

Story research

On-air reporting

Videography

Video editing

AP style writing

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

KGUN, The E.W. Scripps station in Tucson, AZ, is seeking a driven Multimedia Journalist who can research, write, shoot, and edit compelling stories across platforms. You will engage with the community, bring authentic storytelling, and deliver impactful stories under tight deadlines.

You'll pitch ideas, verify information through interviews, shoot and edit video, and deliver reports on-air and online. A BS/BA and 3+ years experience preferred; proficiency with Final Cut Pro and newsroom systems