- Write and copyedit news articles, and craft engaging headlines
- Gather and produce in-house videos from a wide range of sources including reporters and news partners
- Use digital assets (video, photos, graphics) in creative ways to increase engagement and reach with news consumers across digital platforms
- Create compelling social media posts and alerts
- Monitor local and national news outlets, social media and email to ensure the station is on top of the most relevant and breaking news stories of the day
- Brainstorm and develop story ideas that impact and reflect the diverse region that the market covers
- Actively pursue news tips that come in via email, phone calls or other sources
- Work with digital and broadcast teams to ensure the highest journalistic standards and core brand attributes are met on a daily basis
- Manage the homepage using news judgment and analytics to guide decisions
- Works established schedule which may include mornings, weekends and late-night shifts.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 2-3 years professional experience writing for a print or digital news organization
- Sharp editorial instincts, news judgment and knowledge of current events at the local, national and international level
- Digitally fluent, creative and versed in producing engaging content in copy and video
- Excellent writing, copyediting and newsgathering skills
- Proficiency in photo and video editing tools including Photoshop, Adobe Premier, Final Cut, Adobe Audition, Canva preferred
- Proficiency with CMS systems such as WordPress
- Familiarity with general usage rights for photos, video, audio preferred
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and maintain effective communication and relationships with staff
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environment and work effectively under pressure to multitask, prioritize and meet short deadlines
- High level of initiative and the ability to work independently
- Social media savvy
- Project a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
- Ability to work weekdays, weekends and holidays, early morning, midday and evening shifts.
- Degree in journalism, communications or related field preferred
- Must have reliable form of transportation. This is an in-office position.
Physical Requirements
Average sitting, standing and office-type movements. Light lifting, moving and pulling abilities. Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing. Ability to hear and see clearly. Dexterity to manipulate computer keys and other controls as well as other office equipment. Requires the ability to think critically and tactically and to articulate information in clear, concise manner to others verbally and in writing. Must be able to think quickly and work under tight deadlines and in pressure situations. The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. The Company will make reasonable accommodations to facilitate a person's ability to perform those essential job functions.
