Multi-Media Journalist

$83,000 - $87,000/Yr

Paramount Pictures - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Baltimore, MD

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WJZ - TV in Baltimore is seeking a creative and experienced Multi-Media Journalist/Reporter for TV and all digital platforms. The role involves reporting, writing, shooting, and editing engaging news content while maintaining a commitment to accuracy and ethics. The journalist will also contribute to the station's social media and digital platforms, ensuring timely delivery of news stories.

Responsibilities

• Report, write, shoot, and edit engaging, informative, and compelling news content.
• Develop and implement enterprise stories regularly.
• Regularly supply news content to the station's social media and digital platforms.
• Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.
• Ensure meeting all daily production deadlines.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of experience as a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ).
• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or a similar field preferred.
• Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in MMJ reporting.
• Must be willing to join SAG/AFTRA Union.

Nice-to-haves

• Dynamic storyteller and interviewer.
• A leader who works well with a team and can efficiently implement the station's mission and strategy.
• Expert communicator on-air, online, and social media platforms.
• Prior experience with non-linear shooting and editing.
• Knowledge of the use of social media is a requirement.
• Works well under deadline pressure.
• Ability to work a variable schedule as needed.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.