Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

Ilba; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Ilba is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit, and feed news content for all platforms. The role requires reporting, interviewing, and producing clear, engaging stories for the local community in Champaign, IL.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or related field, with English fluency, strong communication, and at least two years of reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to ad lib.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Proficiency with office equipment and basic tech.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast and other platforms, describing background and details.
• Arranges interviews with informative sources.
• Reviews copy for grammar, accuracy, and style.
• Researches background info for accurate reporting.
• Gathers information through interviews and events.
• Pitches stories to editors and producers.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces and presents content across platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Office equipment proficiency

News reporting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

Details:

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.

Experience:

• 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)
• 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
• Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation:

$16 to $16.50 per hour – commensurate with applicant’s experience and skill level (NON-UNION FULL-TIME HOURLY)

Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.