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WEHT Eyewitness News Multi Media Journalist in Henderson, Kentucky

[ABC 25 and CW 7 are seeking a[Multimedia Journalist Reporter.This position is a hybrid position with theopportunity to do both news and sports. ABC 25 and CW 7 serve the Evansville, Indiana, DMA. We are looking for someone who tells compelling stories and who is comfortable serving both the news and sports sides of the department. ]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}]{aptos",sans-serif"=""}

Reports news stories for broadcast in a fair, accurate, and easy to understand manner

Arranges interviews with newsmakers and other sources

Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

Determines a storys 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

Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions

Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

Shoots and edits news and sports so the video helps tell the story

Produces and presents reports for all platforms

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Bachelors 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.

Minimum two years experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)

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