Reporter/MultiMedia Journalist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/objective

The Multimedia/ Reporter Journalist will be responsible for presenting accurate, well-written, well documented relevant stories.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

● Cover news events, writing stories, identifying stories and preparing for stories for broadcast.

● Research, checking for accuracy, generating enterprising and relevant story ideas. ● Travel to and reporting from various locations and gathering video and audio for stories as requested.

● Film stories in the field and ability to film solo or with other videographers team member. ● Edit raw footage and add lower third graphics to create a news package in accordance of Bronxnet guidelines and broadcast standards.

● Upload raw footage to Bronxnet Shared Drives

● Upload finished master files to Programming and YT shared folders. ● Knowledge of Trello Project Management tool.

● Knowledge of Google Suite

● Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro or FCPX editing software.

● Knowledge of Frameio video collaboration tool.

● Access to internet in case remote work is required.

● Accept story assignments and pitch new story ideas.

● Adhere to Bronxnet Field Production Policy

● Help prepare students and aspiring journalists for careers in media as per Bronxnet’s educational mission.

● Performs other duties as identified by the Director of Creative Services, Production Manager and/or Production Coordinator in support of company goals and objective.

Required education and experience

[Indicate requirements that are job-related and consistent with business necessity] • College degree • 2 years field experience

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must have ability to work in a fast-paced highly collaborative team environment • Must be able to work under pressure, make strict deadlines and stay on tasks. • Must be able to work on multiple projects and manage time efficiently • Be able to work a flexible schedule a must (weekends and evenings included)

• Excellent judgment, strong organizational and decision-making skills

Preferred education and experience

[preferred, not necessary] • Knowledge of the Bronx a plus

• Bi-lingual Spanish/ English a plus

• Valid Drivers license a plus