****, the *** *** Company *** affiliate in Lafayette, Louisiana is looking for an aggressive Multi *** journalist to join our team.
We want a storyteller who will help make our communities stronger and the world around us *** ter. The MMJ will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms.
OUR TEAM:
We are a diverse community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business. We're located just about halfway from New Orleans and Houston on Interstate 10. Music, food, and family are passions for Acadiana residents, tourists, and students who attend the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
We are committed to representing the audiences we serve. These are our neig *** rs, our friends and family. Our employees bring their whole selves to work - a diversity of backgrounds, ideas, opinions, life experiences and hobbies. We celebrate what makes us similar - like our passion for journalism -- as much as we celebrate our differences. We welcome bright ideas and encourage an entrepreneurial spirit that will help us shape the future of our industry. Bring your passion and we will nourish your career with the tools to help you exceed your wildest career aspirations.
**** YOU'LL DO:
- Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
- Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
- Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
- Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multi *** platforms.
- Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
- Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi *** stories.
- Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.
- BS/BA in Broadcast Journalism or related degree, or equivalent years of experience;
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience.
- Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
- Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
- Edit video on Edius editing systems, or similar equipment.
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
- Proficient at posting content to various websites.
- Ability to work independently and self-motivated, able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment, effectively prioritizing and executing tasks in a high-pressure environment by remaining calm under pressure
- Ability to collaborate successfully in a team environment and make decisions quickly during any type of coverage.
- We are growing our footprint, reaching nearly 31 percent of U.S. households as one of the nation's largest independent TV station owners.
- From community outreach to professional development, *** is a place where creativity has taken over and you will have the chance to write your own story.
- We enable and encourage each individual to do their best work and reach their full potential through opportunity, development and openness to new ideas.
- We are all about professional integrity. It is the cornerstone of a journalist's credibility.
- Tell a friend and both of you can work here. Our employee referral program is pretty fantastic. Share this because we are AL**** looking for the BEST talent out there.
At *** , we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve.We are intentional about creating anenvironmentwhereemployees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspiredto reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person's diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. *** leaders believe thatan equitable and inclusive culture isnot only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative.Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at *** .com.
ABOUT *** :
The *** *** Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified *** company focused on creating a *** ter-informed world. As the nation's fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, *** serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets. The *** Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery. *** is the nation's largest holder of broadcast spectrum. *** runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the *** National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, *** has held for decades to the motto, "Give light and the people will find their own way."
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The *** *** Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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