Job purpose
The Multimedia Journalist – AM Reporter is responsible for shooting, writing, and editing daily news stories for KDLT News Today, KDLT News and KDLT.com. All Multimedia Journalists at KDLT-TV are expected to contribute to all newscasts as well as KDLT’s social media platforms.
Duties and responsibilities
• Provide daily content and live material for KDLT News Today & KDLT News: Every day, this position will contribute PKG’s and VO/SOT’s to KDLT News Today and KDLT-TV’s newscasts. Candidates are expected to provide original story ideas at newsroom editorial meetings and proceed to turn those ideas in stories. Candidates will be responsible for shooting and editing their stories. Candidates will be responsible for assisting in breaking news coverage throughout the morning, fronting breaking national news during KDLT News Today as well as conducting live shots and live interviews in the field during KDLT News Today.
• Upload content to KDLT.com & Social Media Sites: The Multimedia Journalist – AM Reporter is responsible for posting their stories to KDLT.com as well as Facebook & Twitter. Candidates are required to create KDLT Facebook & Twitter accounts where they will interact with viewers and followers daily.
• Take on-call shifts when needed: If the Multimedia Journalist- AM Reporter has to fill in during a day side or night side weekday shift or a weekend shift, they may be required to be on-call. This means they will bring camera gear home with them and listen to the police scanner. If there is breaking news during the night/morning hours, they will cover the story and bring back video and sound if available for KDLT News, website and social media platforms.
• Work to develop contacts and sources for news stories: The Multimedia Journalist – AM Reporter should make it a priority to build relationships with city leaders and community organizations. Networking will allow you to become familiar with the people who help shape our communities.
• Take part in community events and station appearances: In order to continue to grow the KDLT-TV brand and image, newsroom employees are highly encouraged to take part in station appearances at activities such as parades, fundraisers, food drives, and schools throughout the year.
• Maintain outstanding driving record: KDLT-TV employees are allowed to drive KDLT-TV news cars, provided they have an outstanding driving record. This privilege may be lost if employee fails to comply with driving laws and regulations.
Qualifications
Qualifications include:
• Degree in Journalism with emphasis in Broadcasting
• Well-versed in using video cameras and non-linear editing equipment
• Solid understanding of AP-style writing
• Excellent news judgment
• Great work ethic
• Ability to multi-task
• Trained in effective social media strategies
Working conditions
Multimedia Journalists – AM Reporter will be required to work a shift from 2:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Occasionally, the person in this position may be required to work a dayside shift (9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.) weekdays or weekends. Schedule may change based upon special events, including elections, and breaking news. Journalists are also required to be on-call throughout the week and weekend; on-call shifts rotate between journalists. The Multimedia Journalist – AM Reporter may be required to travel to a news event on short notice at the discretion of the Manager.
Physical requirements
The Multimedia Journalist – AM Reporter will be responsible for carrying the camera equipment to and from shoots. This equipment may weigh up to 25 lbs.