Multi-Skilled Journalist
Core
Create unique, memorable, and well-written stories across all platforms using a mix of reporting, photography, and editing for local news.
Role type
Multi-skilled journalist (video, photo, digital)
Builds
On-air and online news content for WZZM-TV Grand Rapids
Domain
Local news media
Required skills
live reporting, story development, source mining, writing, video production, photojournalism, social media content creation, graphics usage, deadline management, breaking news handling
Preferred skills
ENPS, EDIUS, Axis graphics, Grand Rapids local knowledge, 1-3 years reporting experience
Technologies
ENPS, EDIUS, Axis graphics
Responsibilities
Perform authoritative live shots in developing or breaking news situations; develop story ideas; mine the community for sources; research for facts and credibility; shoot, write, produce, and edit on-air and online content; use creative production techniques like graphics and viewer pictures; use social media and digital tools to research and distribute content; attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC