Multimedia Journalist - Part-Time

NAB Leadership Foundation; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation in Lansing, MI, is seeking a part-time Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write and edit content for broadcast and digital platforms. The role involves gathering facts, arranging interviews, and delivering engaging reports on a flexible schedule.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism or equivalent experience, strong English communication skills, and at least two years in news reporting with a reliable driving record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluent English with strong written and oral communication.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (varies by market).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast and all platforms.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information.
• Edit copy for grammar, style and accuracy per guidelines.
• Research background information to provide complete facts.
• Pitch stories to editors and producers relevant to the local community.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Time management

Video shooting

Video editing

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This is a part-time position approximately 3 days per week.

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a 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
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift