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Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

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Required CredentialsDegree in Journalism, Communications, or related fieldDegree in English, Communications, or related field
Work EnvironmentNewsrooms, media outlets, online publicationsCorporate blogs, marketing agencies, online platforms
Employer & Industry UsageMedia, news organizations, online news portalsBusinesses, marketing firms, digital media companies
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Entry Level Journalism Jobs focus on reporting, news writing, and media production within news organizations, requiring journalism-specific skills and credentials. Entry Level Content Writer roles involve creating content for websites, blogs, and marketing materials, often with a broader range of writing styles. While both roles require strong writing skills, journalism positions emphasize reporting and factual storytelling, whereas content writing centers on marketing and brand messaging.

Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

Tribune Media

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! Join our team atWCMH/NBC4 whereour audience knows we're local for you.Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation's 15th largest city, market #34, home of the Ohiostatecapitoland Ohio State University.

WCMH/NBC4 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor to anchor Saturday evening newscasts and report from the field four days a week. The ideal candidate is a news leader who's as comfortable telling stories from the field as they are from the anchor desk and can do so on all platforms.

This is not an entry level position. All candidates must include a link to examples of theirprofessional,on-cameraperformance to be considered.

Requirements:

  • Reports news stories for all platforms, describing the background and details of events
  • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information
  • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
  • Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details
  • Determines a story's emphasis and organizes material accordingly
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to provide complete and accurate information
  • Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
  • Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
  • Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
  • Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
  • Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
  • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
  • Shoots and edits video
  • Produces and presents reports for all platforms
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes stories for the station website and other platforms Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
  • Fluency in English
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
  • Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
  • Superior live on-air presence
  • Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, and other office equipment
  • 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, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

This is not an entry level position. All candidates must include a link to examples of theirprofessional,on-cameraperformance to be considered.

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