Multi-Skilled Journalist

Multi-Skilled Journalist

KPIX-TV, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) to join our team. A successful candidate is passionate about community storytelling, brings ideas to the table daily, cultivates sources, and has a strong social media presence. Candidates must have creative storytelling skills and an energetic delivery. We want a journalist who can create shareable stories for both broadcast and digital/social platforms with excellent writing, compelling video, and editing. Please provide a link to examples of broadcast and digital video work. This role will be based out of San Jose, CA.

Qualifications:

• Development story ideas, write, shoot, and edit news content for on-air daily newscasts.
• Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community
• Produce content for Twitter, Facebook and other social media sites
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Valid driver's license required
• SAG-AFTRA union membership will be required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for television newscast and digital platforms
• Must be able to work independently with accuracy and the ability to problem solve quickly
• Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG camera, lighting, audio and Live U
• Must have strong social media skills and be able to contribute on all platforms
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays and weekends
• Must be a team player and able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task.
• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 4 years MSJ/television reporting experience preferred