Producer/MultiMedia Journalist

WSAV has a unique opportunity for an entry level journalist to make a difference in the greater Savannah-Hilton Head area in a newly created producer/MMJ position. This is a hybrid position. This person’s primary responsibility will be to assist the producing team to craft relevant and hyper local newscasts as well as fill in on newscasts as assigned. This entry level position will also allow for an up and coming on-air journalist the opportunity to learn and file stories for presentation on air in the role of multi media journalist.

Produces newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
Edits video
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Shoots and edits news events and news reports
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality