Multimedia Journalist Position Overview Do you have a passion for the news and generating stories for your local community?

Are you multi-talented:

Can you shoot video, gather information, edit, prepare, and produce compelling news segments that will be shown over the airwaves? Are you a "rockstar" who knows how to integrate graphics, audio, and video to enhance your stories? Do you enjoy a fast-paced work environment? Are you embedded in your community and eager to report on the latest events? Our Multimedia Journalist / Reporter position is the perfect career for you in Anchorage, AK. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to enter broadcast news and has the talent, confidence, and drive to succeed. Why us? At Coastal Television's News Hub, you get to showcase your story to everyone in your community and even across America. Here you can join a cutting-edge television news organization that produces local newscasts covering seven states - from New York to Alaska. We will give you lots of responsibility, excellent coaching, and all the tools to be successful. If you've got excellent skills, have a passion for the news, and want to report on your local community, we want you working with us. What you'll do Our local news begins with you! That's right…you'll be the person who appears on-air and drives original news stories for your community. Although each day will be unpredictable and unique, here are some of the tasks you can expect.

• Write, shoot, and edit news stories and events, and other production content for television newscasts and other news platforms.
• Produce news reports and conduct interviews with a high degree of professionalism, confidence, energy, and accuracy.
• Cultivate beat sources, contacts, and leads that will help you develop your news stories.
• Be assigned stories by managers that cover, research, and report.
• Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts and report on newsworthy community events.
• Engage, interact, and respond to your local community's concerns.
• Be expected to make occasional promotional appearances on behalf of the station and will professionally present yourself to the public. Requirements of the Multimedia Journalist / Reporter
• Must be local to the Anchorage, AK marketplace. There is no relocation allowance for this position.
• A Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications or another related field is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with computers and editing software is preferred.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Be 18 years or older.
• Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
• Fluent in English.

What we'll offer the successful candidate? In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Journalism:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person