Multimedia Journalist, KIVI

Scripps Media

Full-time - Entry Level

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About the position

KIVI News is seeking a talented Multimedia Journalist to join our dynamic team in the beautiful Wood River Valley, home of Sun Valley. This role is not just about reporting; it's about storytelling that resonates with the community. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be at the forefront of delivering news that matters to the residents of this stunning resort community. Your work will involve capturing the essence of the Wood River Valley, from the ski slopes to local events, and providing depth, context, and accountability in your reporting. This position offers a unique opportunity to be the voice of a community that values local journalism and the power of storytelling. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. You will receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Your tasks will include gathering and verifying factual information through interviews, observations, and research, organizing material, and writing stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. You will also shoot video and still photos to illustrate your stories, edit videos for all multimedia platforms, and appear on television programs when conducting taped interviews or narrations. Additionally, you will give live reports from the site of events or from a mobile broadcast unit, work cooperatively with photographers, assist news producers in preparing newscasts, and help online staff prepare multimedia stories.

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

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.