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MMJ/Reporter
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What they do
A Reporter investigates and reports on news events and stories. Gathers information from interviews, site visits and background research, and writes reports for news and media outlets. May edit news stories or write news commentary. Covers a particular territory or specializes in a topic such as politics, sports, on an industry. Works for a news service or media company, or works freelance and takes assignments from news organizations.
$52,633 / year median in Colorado
-16% projected decline
Job Description
KREX/KFQX
in beautiful Grand Junction is accepting application for an MMJ/Reporter position with the potential to anchor newscasts. The ideal candidate will be able to turn impactful daily hard news stories, and create engaging content for streaming and social. Please apply and be certain to attach a reel of your most recent on-camera work. The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reports factual and fair daily news stories for broadcast.
- Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories or who can provide engaging interviews or content for streaming shows.
- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
- Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
- Pitches at least three relevant local news stories per shift to news managers and producers.
- Shoots and edits news events and news reports as well as occasional live shots.
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
- 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 preferred.
- Fluency in English.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
- Experience in news reporting.
- Superior on-air presence.
- 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.