Gray Television - East Peoria, IL

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
East Peoria, IL
Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

WEEK-TV, an award-winning station under Gray Media, is seeking a dedicated Multimedia Journalist to join our dynamic news team. This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality news coverage and engaging storytelling across multiple platforms. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be responsible for consistently pitching lead story ideas and showcasing your work daily. You will produce compelling stories for our newscasts while also providing content for online, mobile platforms, and social media sites. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating urgency and impact in reporting breaking news while maintaining high standards of quality under tight deadlines. In this position, you will be expected to report breaking news with urgency and deliver quality reporting in high-pressure situations. You will pitch viable and developed story ideas, develop and cultivate sources, and shoot, write, and edit a minimum of one package and one video on sound (vosot) per shift. Your ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, will be essential in crafting engaging news stories that resonate with our audience. Familiarity with digital video cameras, non-linear editing, and social media platforms is crucial for success in this role. WEEK-TV is committed to community involvement and excellence in local news coverage. We are looking for a Multimedia Journalist who shares our passion for storytelling and is eager to contribute to our mission of keeping the community informed and engaged. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and work with a great group of people, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Report breaking news with urgency and impact.
  • Pitch viable, developed story ideas.
  • Develop and cultivate sources for news stories.
  • Shoot, write, and edit a minimum of one package and one vosot per shift.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field (preferred).
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling ability.
  • Familiarity with digital video cameras and non-linear editing.
  • Experience with social media platforms.
  • Valid Driver's License.
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