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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.
$56,146 / year median in Georgia
-18% projected decline
Job Description
Job Title:
Multimedia ReporterJob Summary:
The Marietta Daily Journal is seeking an energetic and versatile Multimedia Reporter. This full-time position is ideal for a strong storyteller who excels in traditional reporting and is equally comfortable producing video content and occasionally appearing on air. The successful candidate will cover breaking news, enterprise, feature stories and beat reporting to produce content across print, digital, video, broadcast and social media platforms.Key Responsibilities:
Report, write, and fact-check daily news stories for print and digital publicationCover beats as assigned. Shoot and edit video and still photo content for website, social media, and broadcast platformsAppear on camera as needed for live or recorded segmentsConduct interviews in person, by phone, and on cameraUse social media to report, promote stories, and engage audiencesAdhere to journalistic ethics and newsroom standardsSome holiday and weekend work requiredQualifications:
Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Strong reporting, writing, and editing skillsExperience shooting and editing video; familiarity with basic broadcast production preferredComfortable working flexible hours, including nights and weekends as news demandsPosition available:About us:
The Marietta Daily Journal serves Cobb County in metro Atlanta by publishing in print five days a week and 24/7 online. The MDJ is operated by the family-owned Times Journal, Inc., publisher of 21 newspapers, websites and magazines in Georgia.
How to apply:
Send cover letter, resume, work samples and references to Marietta Daily Journal Senior Editor Jon Gillooly at jgillooly@mdjonline.com.
Use subject line: Multimedia application