WMK IS HIRING A VIDEO JOURNALIST ,WRITING AND EDITING NEWS .

Responsibilities

The Video Journalist is responsible for shooting, writing & editing news stories on a daily basis.
Responsibilities:

• Will shoot, write & edit news stories on a daily basis for station’s newscasts, recorded

• programs and/or other live, station broadcasts – either in the studio or out on location.

• Works directly with News Producers on story ideas and development

• Presents completed stories that are accurate, journalistically sound, fair and balanced

• Will report Live during newscasts and breaking news as needed, either in studio or out in the

• field

• Will coordinate, organize, conduct and video-record interviews

• Will develop on-going “sweeps” and “special series” stories

• Represents Telemundo in community related events

• Builds relationships with community and contacts for developing story leads

Qualifications/Requirements

• BA or BS in Journalism or related field

• At least two years reporting, shooting, writing, and video-editing experience

• Must be able to work on weekends

• Must be an excellent writer and communicator in English

• Enterprise reporting required

• Live reporting experience

Eligibility Requirements

• Interested candidate must submit a resume/CV through www.wmktech.com

• Must be willing to work in Tampa and able to travel to surrounding areas as needed

• Must be willing to work long hours, varying shifts (including nights and weekends) and report to

• work in emergencies depending upon news coverage when necessary

• Must have unrestricted work authorization to work in the Lebanon

• Must be 18 years or older

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Must be completely fluent in English (speak, read & write)

• Must be able to provide a reel/portfolio of work examples - if available, include a web address

• when you submit your resume (if applicable)

• Must accept Solutions, as WMKIT Dispute resolution program

Desired Characteristics

• News judgment with solid ethical decision process

• Strong English, reading, writing and speaking

• High competitive nature

• Ability to perform under tight time deadlines

• Skills to be a problem solver

• Creative with strong sense of community involvement for unique story ideas

• Strong writing skills with ability to connect on an emotional level