Multi-Media Journalist Reporter

CBS Broadcasting - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

CBS Television KDKA Pittsburgh is seeking a passionate Multi-Media Journalist Reporter who excels in storytelling and community engagement. This role involves gathering news and information across various platforms, including TV, digital, and streaming, while effectively communicating and composing stories in the field. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong writing and reporting skills, capable of generating compelling enterprise stories and engaging with the community to develop impactful narratives.

Responsibilities

• Daily gathering of news and information for various platforms including TV, Digital and Streaming.
• Effective communication in the field with story composition and live reporting.
• Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines.
• Excellent news judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate with a team of producers and managers.
• Strong writing and reporting skills; react to breaking news situations.
• Skilled interviewer and creative storyteller.
• Ability to shoot, write, and edit news stories.
• Generate enterprise stories that are compelling and provide viewer benefit.
• Build contacts in the community for developing impactful stories.

Requirements

• College Degree preferred.
• At least 3 years' experience as a Multi-Skilled Journalist in a commercial broadcast setting.
• Proven experience generating enterprise or investigative story angles.
• Knowledge of social media and its use for promotion to broadcast and web.
• Experience writing for the web required.
• Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Grass Valley Stratus, and Edius editing solutions preferred.
• Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with live reporting and daily live reporting preferred.
• Familiarity with various digital platforms and apps for news dissemination.

Benefits

• Union member position
• Equal opportunity workplace
• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities