Communication Skills, Content Delivery/Distribution, Content Development, Driver's License, Editing, Graphics, Journalism, Multiplatform/Cross-Platform, New Media, News Reporting, Organizational Skills, Photography, Reporting Skills, Social Media, Television News, Time Management, Webcams, Writing Skills
WOI KCWI-TV Des Moines, the ABC/CW TEGNA affiliate, is looking for an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to help maintain our tradition of superior reporting and newsgathering.
We are interested in finding a journalist who can create unique, memorable and well-written stories, who can share them on all platforms with a mix of outstanding photography and unforgettable editing. If youre a creative storyteller who understands true multi-platform journalism and who is not bound by the methods of traditional TV news - we want to hear from you!
Current drivers license and ability to operate news gathering vehicle to and from various locations is required.
Responsibilities:
- Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in a developing story or in breaking news situations
- Develop story ideas
- Mine the community to find sources who will keep you informed about events and ideas in their areas of expertise
- Ability to identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework
- Research for facts and credibility
- Maintain and develop sources who will help bring our reporting to the next level
- Shoot, write, produce and edit on-air and online content within deadlines
- Use creative production techniques such as graphics and new forms of media (viewer pictures, webcam interviews, etc.) to enhance stories
- Use social media and digital tools to research, discover and distribute content
- Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily
- Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner
Requirements:
- 0-1 years reporting experience preferred
- Must possess solid news judgment, display strong communication skills, creativity, and ethical decision-making skills
- Strong writing skills, production skills and tease writing abilities
- ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience is preferred
- Must be organized with the ability to work under constant deadlines
- Must be able to calmly handle live breaking news situations and changing events
- Proven social and digital content creation ability
- Knowledge of Des Moines a plus