Job Description
The Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, edits and feeds marketing and sales production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to consumers. • Prepares sales client marketing stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events • Produces, prepares, writes and conducts in-studio, on camera and live interview segments and taped or on-location segments as scheduled • Communicates and works with marketing and sales teams to schedule and execute assignments, client stories, segments and sponsored content and ensures all required materials are submitted in a timely manner to meet client and station deadlines • Work with production and sales team on recording schedules • Ability to work with all departments (Sales, Creative Services, News, Production, Programming) at the station • Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories • Reviews copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines • Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details • Collects information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production • Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly • Researches and analyzes background information related to the sales client to be able to provide complete and accurate information • Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions • Discusses projects and issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements • Produce and present sales and marketing videos for use on all platforms • Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms • Attend station partnerships in the community and participate in station-sponsored events • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required • Superior on-air presence and ability to interview guests in a relaxed style while also bringing high energy to studio or on location pieces • Minimum two years' experience in creating lifestyle, sales, marketing or news content (depending on market size) • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Valid driver's license with a good driving record • Flexibility to work any shift • Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite • Ability to use basic camera gear The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 per year Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job