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ABC15/KNXV-TV - Phoenix, AZ
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Phoenix, AZ
About the position
The Multimedia Journalist at KNXV-TV is responsible for producing engaging and impactful news stories that serve the local community. This role involves researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for various platforms, ensuring that the content is both informative and captivating for the audience.
Responsibilities
- Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
- Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
- Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
- Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.
Requirements
- Strong writing and storytelling skills.
- Experience in video shooting and editing.
- Ability to gather and verify information through interviews and research.
- Familiarity with multimedia platforms and news production standards.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in a newsroom environment.
- Knowledge of local news and community issues.
- Proficiency in using editing software.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Paid holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
