Multi-Skilled Journalist

Paramount Pictures - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Chicago, IL

11-50 employees

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Multi-Skilled Journalist at WBBM in Chicago is responsible for creating compelling news stories that resonate with the community. This role involves reporting, shooting, editing, and delivering news content across various platforms, ensuring accuracy and ethical standards are maintained. The journalist will work closely with the digital content director and managing editor to produce engaging content that aligns with the station's news strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build enterprise content that is aligned with news strategies
• Accurately and creatively report daily news and breaking news
• Report live and on-tape - scripted and unscripted
• Work closely with digital content director and managing editor to build compelling content
• Write copy and order graphics
• Function as a Multi-Skilled Journalist, report, write, shoot and edit content
• Participate in editorial meetings, supply meaningful enterprise content
• Ensure that all daily show production deadlines are met
• Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness and ethics
• Prepare copy for use on-line, social/digital media and on radio
• Other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Five years' experience as a general assignment reporter, preferably in a top 20 market
• Bachelor's degree in journalism or similar field preferred
• Proven ability to write and edit broadcast copy that is aligned with news strategies
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Comfortable on camera; able to receive feedback and adjust performance accordingly
• Experience with non-linear shooting and editing, a plus
• Knowledge of use of social media required.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with Chicago area, strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives
• Employee benefits/programs