KWTV Multimedia Journalist

A Multimedia Journalist at News 9 helps drive the Ideal Team Player culture.

Job Summary: As a Multimedia Journalist you will shoot, write, edit, and perform on-air presentation of news, entertainment, community, weather, and sports stories. You will work mostly independently, occasionally with a photojournalist.

Job Responsibilities:

• Write news copy and travel to news scene to cover stories as needed. Maintain awareness of current events.
• Use social media as part of daily story telling.
• Communicate with Assignment Desk throughout the day.
• Understand and use pre-production.
• Record sound and pictures on video for broadcasts, displaying awareness of the elements of good photojournalism.
• Employ keen lighting skills and perform independent live shots while effectively using equipment for live shots.
• Adhere to newsroom policies and procedures for video, scripts, and deadlines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, including driving automobile for company business.

Job Schedule: This is a Full-Time position work rotating shifts and 24 hours on call availability. Must be able to work extended schedules. Travel without advance notice possible.

Essential Qualities:

• Humble: A habit of sharing successes, putting the team first, and working for the good of the team. A "we" not "me" attitude. The ability to give and receive constructive criticism. Observe and employ the Golden Rule.
• Hungry: Exhibit a strong work ethic, drive, and willingness to take initiative.
• Smart: The virtue of being interpersonally smart about the interactions and relationships of those you encounter.
• Positive Attitude: Exhibited by focusing on opportunities not problems, see the glass as half-full not half-empty.
• Sense of Urgency: How we react and respond. 

Skills and Requirements:

• Two years of progressively responsible experience in a television newsroom as an on-air reporter and one year of news video-journalism experience preferred.
• BS degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Link of work sample required.
• Knowledge of Journalistic standards necessary and ability to perform appropriately on camera.
• Accurate and comprehensive writing, shooting, and editing skills as well as good communication skills.
• A basic understanding of news production for multiple platforms.
• Experience in the field is essential.
• Must be self-sufficient enough to set up and research stories with limited guidance.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, a valid Oklahoma driver's license and have a driving record acceptable to the company.
• Capable of handling the physical and mental requirements including:
  • ability to verbally communicate in English
  • ability to read computer monitor information (words and data)
  • ability to hear detailed spoken word
  • ability to remain sedentary and to travel to work location
  • ability to perform manual dexterity tasks with hands, fingers
  • ability to analyze data, concentrate, reason, and write
  • ability to perform under emotional stress
  • ability to work rotating shifts and be on 24-hour call