Multimedia Journalist/News Reporter

2 NEWS is looking for the next Multimedia Journalist to join our team. The ideal candidate has strong writing skills, active and engaging delivery, and a passion for storytelling. This MMJ will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit, and feed news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms

Pitches leadable, enterprise stories that are relevant to the local community

Gathers, arranges and conducts live and recorded interviews

Reviews copy and ensures accuracy in content, grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Interacts with viewers/users on digital platforms

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Key traits & competencies:

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting preferred

Engaging on-air presence

Proficiency with newsroom technology

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift

Positive attitude and desire to grow skills