State Politics Multimedia Journalist — Reporter, Shooter, Editor

Iowa Broadcasters; Iowa; On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Broadcasters' KGAN Cedar Rapids bureau is seeking a Political Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to report, shoot and edit daily state politics stories for television and digital platforms.

You will develop enterprising ideas, cultivate contacts, and deliver NPPA-style stories from the Des Moines bureau, producing content for the internet, social networks and mobile devices, with strong technical and independent-work skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of reporting experience.
• Experience with live shots is required.
• Live-U experience is a plus.
• A passion for state politics.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot and edit news stories for TV and digital platforms.
• Develop enterprising story ideas and build contacts.
• Produce daily content across the internet, social networks and mobile devices.
• Cover state politics from the Des Moines/ central Iowa area.

Skills

Sharp news judgment

NPPA style storytelling

Technical skills

Independent work

Valid license & driving record

Tools

Live-U

Job description

Iowa Broadcasters' KGAN Cedar Rapids bureau is seeking a Political Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to report, shoot and edit daily state politics stories for television and digital platforms.

You will develop enterprising ideas, cultivate contacts, and deliver NPPA-style stories from the Des Moines bureau, producing content for the internet, social networks and mobile devices, with strong technical and independent-work skills.