About this role
FOX59 and CBS4 are seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join the Murrow and Emmy award winning #1 newsroom in Indianapolis. We’re looking for a reporter who loves to find and tell compelling stories with urgency and impact. This position will have unique opportunities for digital and streaming content and may be asked to fill-in on the anchor desk. Expectations for the position include, but are not limited to:
• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines • Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information • Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community • Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions • Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements • Shoots and edits news events and news reports • Produces and presents reports for all platforms • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality • Creates content for the web, streaming and social media platforms • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned • Other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required • Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size) • Superior on-air presence • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record • Flexibility to work any shift • Other duties as assigned