Multimedia Producer/Journalist I/II/III

Central Michigan University - Mount Pleasant, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Mount Pleasant, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Multimedia Producer/Journalist for WCMU Public Media is a storyteller responsible for creating high-quality content for television and digital platforms, with occasional contributions to radio. This role involves researching story ideas, scheduling productions, narrating content, and hosting in front of the camera in both live and pre-recorded formats.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth research and interviews to develop story ideas.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with project partners.
• Pitches video stories and multimedia projects to engage audiences.
• Manages pre-production planning and logistics.
• Collaborates with the Executive Producer/Production Manager to determine project content.
• Acts as on-camera talent as needed.
• Researches, writes, and edits scripts for video projects.
• Records voice-over narration.
• Works independently and within a team to complete video projects.
• Assists in the development of television programs and materials.
• Assists with in-studio and field productions.
• Develops interstitials, segments, and programs for broadcast.
• Produces live, multi-camera events, programs, and segments.
• Creates journalistic, documentary-style videos that are informative and engaging.
• Writes scripts for on-air fundraising.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in multimedia, broadcasting, film, journalism, or a related field, or equivalent education and work experience totaling 4 years.
• Experience in on-camera situations, including impromptu interviews and scripted scenarios.
• Experience in both studio and field production environments.
• Experience with program segment development from story ideation to delivery.
• Excellent verbal communication and script writing skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills to maintain positive relationships with co-workers and partners.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings, overnights, or weekends as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience shooting in a studio, field, or via drone.
• Experience with lighting for studio and remote shoots.
• Experience with non-linear editing software.
• Experience supervising staff, interns, and students.
• Experience reporting for print, web, or broadcast news.
• Experience with live or live-to-tape fundraising.