Video Journalist

Fort Myers Broadcasting Company - Fort Myers, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Myers, FL

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Video Journalist is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for various platforms. This role involves working under tight deadlines to produce quality multimedia content for internet and digital channels.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscasts.
• Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in broadcast journalism or related degree or equivalent years of experience.
• Minimum of two years of experience preferred.
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Final Cut Pro or similar editing software.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, and HSA
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance & EAP
• Employee-paid benefits such as short- and long-term disability
• PTO Earned on Accrual Basis
• Company-Paid Holidays
• 401(k)