Multi Skilled Journalist

This is a Full Time Job

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Gather information about news stories, shoot, edit, and deliver information on-line and on-air.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Enterprise content that is compliant with news strategies

• Ability to accurately and creatively report daily news and breaking news

• Report live and on-tape â€'' scripted and unscripted

• Work closely with digital content director and managing editor to create compelling content

• Write copy and order graphics

• Must be able to function as MMJ, report, write, shoot and edit stories

• Participate in editorial meetings, contribute actionable enterprise content

• Ensure that all daily show production deadlines are met

• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness and ethics

• Prepare copy for use on-line, social/digital media and on radio

• Other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Results-Oriented and Innovative

• Ability to write and edit broadcast copy that is compliant with news strategies

• Ability to work under deadline pressure

• Appear comfortable on camera; receive feedback and adjust performance accordingly

• Experience with non-linear shooting and editing, a plus

• Knowledge of use of social media a must and ability to execute station’s social media strategy and efforts

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Five years’ experience as a general assignment reporter, preferably in a top 20 market

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or similar field.

• Familiarity with Chicago area, strongly preferred.