Multi Media Journalist

Public Media Connect (CET and ThinkTV) is currently looking for a multi-media journalist (MMJ) to help launch and sustain a new solutions-journalism-based community affairs initiative.

As MMJ, you will be part of a small creative and dynamic team that is working to share and create solutions-driven stories and conversations about complex issues shaping our region (southwestern Ohio).

We are looking for self-starters who can build and sustain great contacts. We need journalists who are interested in taking a deep dive into the issues as well as the solutions that are being implemented. How well are they working? What can we learn from them? What can our cities learn from each other – and other models, as well?

This is a rare opportunity! Candidates have a chance to get in on the ground floor and play a key role in helping us create a brand new program at CET and ThinkTV, based in great story telling and sound journalism, not the 24/7 news cycle. Strong candidates will have an awareness and an interest in solutions journalism, as well as applying the practice across multiple platforms, including web/print, podcasts, social media and broadcast. Further training may be provided.

Job Responsibilities:

- Sourcing, reporting stories, building news contacts, and developing original material for CET & ThinkTV.

- On-Air Reporting/Commentary or hosting as-needed for podcast, digital videos and broadcast episodes. This effort is multi-platform and we’ll be building a presence and community via podcast, print/web, video and broadcast.

- Writing and copy editing scripts and print stories for web.

- Plan, light and shoot footage and sound with field equipment.

- Edit short packages or roll-in videos with NLE software, such as Adobe CC

- Support other public affairs efforts as needed, e.g. debates and election coverage.

Education/Experience Requirements:

- At least 3 years of television or digital news reporting.

- A degree in broadcast journalism, communications or degree in related fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Experience executing stories in the field and in the studio for broadcast or digital platform distribution.

- Ability to communicate with colleagues in various positions and levels with timeliness, accuracy, professionalism, tact and discretion.

- A positive attitude and a good work ethic are key to being the right candidate.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Ability to work independently AND collaboratively under deadline pressure.

- Demonstrated on-camera/on-mic presentation skills

- Ability to adopt new approaches to storytelling and reporting

- Ability to research and find solutions-in-action within southwestern Ohio or beyond

- Excellent oral and demonstrated writing skills with careful attention to detail, especially in coordinating communication with colleagues and external stake holders.

- Excellent organizational, teamwork, project planning and time management skills

- Must have good news judgment

- Events important to coverage may occur outside of typical day-side work hours. Candidates must be flexible to meet these needs as they occur.

- Working on-site/in the field is expected, however, PMC currently maintains a hybrid work approach in which team members can be based remotely two days a

week, with three days in office. This is based on manager’s agreement.

- Must be able to carry 30 pounds of gear and have a clean driving record.

- Geographic coverage area will be limited, but as a regional effort, travel between Cincinnati and Dayton stations may be required on an as needed basis.

- More general information about Solutions Journalism: https://www.solutionsjournalism.org/

Desirable Qualifications

- Knowledge of the Cincinnati/ Dayton region

- PMC’s solutions-driven storytelling will be focused on a limited number of beats at any given time, each representing complex issues for our communities. An interest or past experience within the following coverage areas is helpful:

o Housing & Community Development

o Community/Public Health

o Education

o Poverty & Economic Mobility

o Sustainability & Environment

o Crime & Justice

o Civic Engagement/Democracy, etc.

If interested please send resume to hr@thinktv.org