Multimedia Journalist

Spectrum - El Segundo, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

El Segundo, CA

10,001+ employees

Telecommunications

About the position

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

Responsibilities

• Pitch, write, shoot, interview, and edit news stories.
• Engage with community members to uncover important local issues.
• Work collaboratively with a team to create timely and accurate news coverage.
• Utilize social media effectively to enhance storytelling.
• Adapt to flexible deadlines and work under time pressure.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in television news reporting.
• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or comparable television work experience.
• Ability to shoot videos and understand video editing software.
• Effective communication skills on camera and through writing.
• Innate curiosity and urgency in creating compelling stories.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Valid driver's license for authorized driving.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a 24-hour news channel.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Comprehensive pay and benefits package that supports employee well-being.