Category: Media - Journalism - Newspaper |
Position/Title: Multiskilled Journalist-9989 |
Primary Industry: Broadcasting - Radio - TV |
Details:
JOB DESCRIPTION
WFMY News 2 in Greensboro, North Carolina is looking for a great storyteller who will excel in this digital age of journalism. We want a smart, aggressive, creative storyteller who creates unique and shareable stories for all platforms through memorable writing, photography and editing. We also want a journalist who thrives live and is conversational and engaging.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop story ideas, write, shoot and edit news stories for all platforms
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
- Use the latest editing and photography tools to tell great stories
- Develop original content through social listening and independent sources
- Deliver on-air news events in an engaging, exciting, and accurate manner
- Interview news subjects and research for facts and credibility
- Develop news sources for general assignment and special areas of interest
- Produce news stories that are unique and captivating
- Operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations
- Write and post daily on all digital platforms, including social media
- Enterprise news stories
- Shoot, write and edit packaged reports
- Write for the web, including attaching images and streaming video
- Perform other tasks, as required by supervisor
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace. |
Requirements:
REQUIREMENTS
- BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field
- 2 years of experience preferred
- Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
- Understanding of the principles of professional journalism
- Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots
- Strong social media skills
- Knowledge of ENPS, Premier, Final Cut Pro and Axis graphics a plus
- Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
- Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events
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