Multimedia Journalist

New Posted 17 July 2023 | Fort Myers - Naples, FL | WFTX FOX 4

WFTX, the Scripps owned FOX affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist. We tell stories with integrity, live the principles of journalism, make our communities stronger, and make the world around us better.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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

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

Organizes material, determines 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 multimedia stories.

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


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