KPIX-TV, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our team. 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:
Development 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.
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast 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 multi-task.
College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred,
equivalent experience
Minimum of 4 years MSJ/television reporting experience preferred