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MultiMedia Journalist Reporter

WFFF FOX44 and WVNY ABC22
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FOX44 (WFFF-TV) and ABC22 (WVNY-TV) in Colchester, Vermont has an immediate opening for an energetic MultiMedia Journalist Reporter. The MultiMedia Journalist Reporter 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.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events 

• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories 

• Reviews copy and corrects 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 

• Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly 

• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories 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 

• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community 

• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas 

• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions 

• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts 

• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements 

• Shoots and edits news events and news reports 

• Produces and presents reports for all platforms 

• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality 

• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms 

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites 

• 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

 • Fluency in English 

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required 

• Superior on-air presence 

• 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

Benefits: 

• Pay: $15 - $20 per hour, depending on experience 

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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