Multimedia Journalist

Kern County is home to some of the biggest stories in California, and in the United States. Come join our tight-knit team of journalists who want to do more than cover the community, they want to enjoy being a part of it.

The Multimedia journalist is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content and editing stories for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.

Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.

Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.

Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.

Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.

Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration

Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.

Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.

Assist news producer in preparing newscast.

Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.

Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.