Journalist

This is a Full Time Job

#KPIX-TV is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our team. The reporter would be working for KPIX in San Francisco, but based in the Monterey Bay Area, covering Santa Cruz, Monterey and Salinas. A successful candidate is passionate about community storytelling, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, and has a strong social media presence. Candidates must have creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery. We want a journalist who can create shareable stories for both broadcast and digital/social platforms with excellent writing, compelling video, and editing. Please provide a link to examples of broadcast and digital video work.

Qualifications:

• Develop story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news content for on-air daily newscasts

• Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community

• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community

• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Perform other duties as assigned

• SAG/AFTRA union membership required

• Based in the Monterrey Bay area

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to shoot and edit broadcast-quality video for television newscasts and digital platforms

• Must be able to work independently with accuracy and the ability to problem-solve quickly

• Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG camera, lighting, audio, and Live U

• Must have strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

• Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines, and have the ability to multitask

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred, equivalent experience

• Minimum of 4 years of MSJ/television reporting experience preferred

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