Wbbj Tv - Jackson, TN

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Jackson, TN

About the position

WBBJ-TV 7 Eyewitness News is seeking a dedicated and passionate Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning team in Jackson, Tennessee. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will play a crucial role in delivering news stories that resonate with our audience. Your primary responsibilities will include narrating or writing news stories, reviews, or commentary for various media platforms, including print, broadcast, and digital channels. You will be expected to collect and analyze information through interviews, investigations, and observations, ensuring that the stories you tell are accurate, engaging, and informative. In this role, you will be a self-starter, bringing daily story ideas to the table and demonstrating a strong commitment to owning the stories you cover. You will be expected to lead in both breaking news situations and severe weather coverage, showcasing your ability to work under pressure and deliver timely updates to our viewers. Your passion for storytelling will be essential as you connect with the community and highlight the issues that matter most to them. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with other journalists, producers, and editors to create compelling content that informs and engages our audience. We are looking for candidates who are not only skilled in journalism but also possess a strong sense of ethics and integrity in their reporting. If you are ready to take on the challenge of being a Multimedia Journalist at WBBJ-TV, we encourage you to apply and join our No. 1 team in West Tennessee.

Responsibilities

  • Narrate or write news stories, reviews, or commentary for various media platforms.
  • Collect and analyze information through interviews, investigations, or observations.
  • Bring daily story ideas to the table as a self-starter.
  • Own the stories you tell and demonstrate commitment to quality journalism.
  • Lead coverage in breaking news and severe weather situations.

Requirements

  • Strong writing and storytelling skills for print and broadcast media.
  • Ability to conduct interviews and gather information effectively.
  • Experience in journalism or a related field is preferred.
  • Commitment to ethical reporting and integrity in journalism.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with multimedia production and editing tools.
  • Familiarity with social media platforms for news dissemination.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
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