Unclassified - Medford, OR

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Medford, OR

About the position

KOBI-TV NBC5 in the beautiful Rogue Valley is seeking a passionate and dedicated Multimedia Journalist to join our NBC5 News Team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating a love for breaking news and weather updates. This role requires a commitment to constantly improving newscasts and being flexible throughout the broadcast process. Writing and storytelling are at the heart of this position, and the successful candidate will be responsible for creating an engaging and artful newscast that maintains a high pace and volume. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be expected to provide innovative story ideas and leads, conduct thorough research, and write original reports for both broadcast and social media platforms. You will also present live shots and develop content tailored for various social media channels. Producing news stories under tight deadlines is a critical aspect of this role, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. This full-time position entails working 40 hours per week, primarily during the day shift. The successful candidate will be expected to collaborate closely with the news team while also engaging with the general public to gather information and insights for news stories. A valid driver's license is required, and candidates must be prepared to undergo a 10-panel drug screen, a 3-year driving record check, and a 7-year criminal background check as part of the pre-employment process.

Responsibilities

  • Providing story ideas and story leads
  • Researching and writing original reports for broadcast and social media
  • Presenting live shots
  • Developing content for social media platforms
  • Producing news stories on a hard deadline

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in journalism or equivalent
  • Strong background in reporting, shooting, and editing
  • Knowledge of news gathering and production
  • Strong writing, reporting, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work professionally in high-pressure situations and without supervision
  • Ability to work well with the news team independently and with the general public

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401K retirement plan
  • Health care spending account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacations
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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