Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

CBS Broadcasting - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

KUTV is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who is enterprising and aggressive in their approach to news reporting. The role involves digging for stories, conducting thorough research, and crafting impactful narratives for television and digital platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of current events, particularly in educational and political systems, and will focus on government accountability. This position emphasizes the importance of community connections and the ability to meet deadlines while producing unique content across various media channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas.
• Identify and pitch enterprise stories that are unique and land in key topic areas.
• Work closely with newsroom managers to refine pitches and story scripts.
• Produce digital versions of reports, including unique content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
• Collaborate with the digital team to create a unique digital plan for each story.
• Shoot and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand and mine social media for story ideas.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of reporting/MMJ experience.
• Proven knowledge and experience working with current media creation tools.
• Strong storytelling skills across multiple platforms.
• Excellent writing and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines.