Multimedia Journalist

Spectrum - Saint Petersburg, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Petersburg, FL

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

As a Multimedia Journalist at Spectrum News, you will be responsible for uncovering and reporting on local stories that matter to your community. This role involves engaging with community members, pitching and writing stories, shooting and editing video content, and delivering news across various platforms including television and digital media. You will work in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with a supportive team to produce high-quality, unbiased news content.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, shoot, and edit news stories for various platforms.
• Engage with community members to uncover important local issues.
• Work under tight deadlines and adapt to breaking news situations.
• Utilize social media effectively to promote stories and engage with viewers.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure accurate and timely news coverage.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or comparable television work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in television news reporting.
• Proficiency in video shooting and editing software.
• Strong writing and verbal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Supportive team environment that encourages networking and growth.
• Comprehensive pay and benefits package that supports employee well-being.