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WKBN JOURNALIST in Youngstown, Ohio
The multiple Murrow Award-winning team at WKBN-TV in Youngstown, Ohio is looking for a journalist with exceptional, creative videography skills.
This position will shoot and edit video, as well as operate live trucks and backpacks for other journalists. The successful candidate will embrace news photography and all aspects of newsgathering, including gathering information, conducting interviews, writing scripts, and generating content in our Digital First newsroom. This position will not primarily appear on-camera but will have the occasional opportunity to do so if mutually desired by the employee and manager.
YOU MUST SUBMIT A LINK TO A DEMO REEL TO BE CONSIDERED.
You'll get to live in a community with great food, great people, and the largest city park in Ohio. If you like to get outdoors after work, check out Mill Creek Metroparks. Youngstown is also midway between Pittsburgh and Cleveland. You can be at a Browns, Steelers, Pirates, or Indians game in about an hour.
Job Summary:
Compose and record images from news scenes, gather information, edit, and publish content for multiple distribution platforms.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Shoot video for web and television news reports
Confer with other personnel to discuss assignments, logistics and shot requirements
Gather accurate information on assignments for publication/broadcast
Set up, compose and execute video shots
Maintain video equipment
Edit video clips for television broadcasts and digital platforms
Operate live microwave trucks and bonded cellular backpacks in remote situations
Perform other duties as assigned
Specialized Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Detail oriented
Proficiency with digital editing software such as Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, Avid, Edius or similar
Proficiency with smartphones, computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Familiarity with newsroom processes and terminology
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to solve problems, work calmly under pressure
Flexibility to work any shift
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