Multimedia Journalist Reporter

Lubbock Christian University; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

401(k)

Job summary

Lubbock Christian University seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter responsible for producing, reporting, and editing news content for various platforms. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, with at least two years of news reporting experience.

The role emphasizes story development, interviews, and maintaining journalistic integrity. Attractive benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, and edits news content.
• Arranges and conducts interviews for news stories.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency with office equipment

Deadline management

Research and analytical skills

Story pitching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

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.

• 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

Job Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), and much more…