Scripps Media - Salt Lake City, UT
posted about 2 months ago
KSTU, the E.W. Scripps Company FOX affiliate in Salt Lake City, Utah, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can set the station apart from its competition through exceptional source-building, storytelling, and journalistic skills. This position is not entry-level; we are looking for a seasoned journalist who can uncover unique stories that resonate with our audience. The ideal candidate will be adept at receiving assignments, evaluating news leads, and developing compelling story ideas that engage viewers and provide them with valuable information. In this role, you will gather and verify factual information through interviews, observations, and thorough research. You will be responsible for organizing material, determining the slant or emphasis of your stories, and writing them according to our editorial style and format standards. Additionally, you will shoot video and still photos to illustrate your stories, edit videos for various multimedia platforms, and appear on television in packaged reports. You will also have the opportunity to go live from the site of events or from a mobile broadcast unit, showcasing your ability to deliver news in real-time. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with photographers assigned to your stories and assist news producers in preparing newscasts. You will also support the online staff in preparing multimedia stories, ensuring that your reporting reaches audiences across multiple platforms on tight deadlines. This role requires a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.