Sports Multi-Media Journalist Reporter

This is a Full Time Job

WJZ - TV in Baltimore is seeking a creative and experienced Multi-Media Journalist/Reporter for TV and all digital platforms!

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Report, write, shoot, and edit engaging, informative, and compelling news content.

• Develop and implement enterprise stories regularly. - Regularly supply news content to the station’s social media and digital platforms - Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.

• Ensure meeting all daily production deadlines.

• Other duties, as assigned.

CORE PROFICIENCIES: Dynamic storyteller and interviewer. A leader who works well with a team can successfully implement the station’s mission and strategy. Expert and upbeat communicator on-air, online, and social media platforms. Prior experience with non-linear shooting and editing. Knowledge of the use of social media is a requirement. Works well under deadline pressure. Ability to work a variable schedule as needed.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Three years of experience as an MMJ.

• Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a similar field preferred.

• Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in MMJ reporting.

• Must be willing to join SAG/AFTRA Union

QUALIFICATIONS

• Dynamic storyteller and interviewer

• A leader who works well with a team and can efficiently implement the station’s mission and strategy

• Expert and upbeat communicator on-air, online and social media platforms

• Prior experience with non-linear shooting and editing

• Knowledge of use of social media is a requirement

• Works well under deadline pressure

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report, write, shoot, and edit engaging insightful and compelling news content

• Develop and execute enterprise stories on a regular basis

• Regularly contribute news content to the station’s social media and digital platforms

• Maintain an unequivocal commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethics

• Ensure to meet all daily production deadlines

• Other duties, as assigned


Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet