Multimedia Journalist, Lifestyle, WFSL

WSFL-TV, The E.W. Scripps station for Miami-Fort Lauderdale, seeks a dynamic Multimedia Journalist for a Lifestyle Show.
Have a passion for bringing out the best in people, brands, and local businesses? Ready to collaborate with a talented team on a daily basis? Then this job is for you!
We're looking for someone who has a demonstrated track record of creating exciting content and a knack for authentically connecting with everyone from business owners to people on the street.
Inside South Florida airs 5-days a week. You will be an MMJ and Co-Host for the show. You'll be responsible for producing compelling segments to engage the audience, no matter what platform, through creative storytelling.
WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work together with the Inside South Florida team to create, gather, write, and execute stories related to the over-the-air program, station sponsored events and sales generated events, work with the sales department and clients on paid segments.
• Co-Host the show Inside South Florida.
• Work on station initiatives and perform various community service activities for WSFL, including performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.
• Prepare feature stories for a local non-news television show.
• Cover sports stories and events when assigned.
• Source, shoot, write, track, and edit content.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
• Present information conversationally and engage with audience on camera as well as through other platforms (social media); clearly and concisely present information.
• Work cooperatively with a photographer, when assigned.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years of professional broadcasting experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Ability to write feature packages
• Experience and demonstrated competency in video editing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressures
• Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and come up with clever ideas about a given topic or situation
• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics and libel laws
• Flexible hours and travel are required
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required

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