Multimedia Journalist

(Confidential) - Panama City, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Panama City, FL

About the position

The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) position at WMBB-TV involves reporting news stories for broadcast, conducting interviews, and producing content for various platforms. The role requires a proactive approach to news coverage, with an emphasis on breaking news and controversial topics, contributing to the station's reputation as a leading news outlet in the Florida Panhandle.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at various functions.
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years experience in news reporting, depending on market size.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.