Coastal Television – Multimedia Journalist/Reporter Job Description
Position Overview
The Coastal Television News Group is expanding. We are seeking strong journalists for our stations in Alaska. Are you passionate about the news and telling stories about your local community? Are you multi-talented: Can you shoot video, gather information, edit, prepare, and produce compelling news segments that will be must-watch local news for Alaska residents? Are you comfortable and able to explain why a news story matters to viewers? If so, we would like to talk to you about our Multimedia Journalist/Reporter openings.
Why us?
Coastal Television is the ABC and Fox affiliate in every market in Alaska. In addition to great benefits, our MMJ’s work regular shifts, Monday through Friday. While enjoying the incredibly diverse and rich Alaskan lifestyle, you will work with a team of experienced television journalists who love their work and share your passion for community involvement and reporting. You will join a cutting-edge television news organization that produces local newscasts covering seven states – from New York to Alaska. We will give you lots of responsibility, excellent coaching, and all the tools to be successful.
What you’ll do
As a Multimedia Journalist here are some of the tasks you can expect.
· You will write, shoot, and edit news stories and events, and report those stories on air and other news platforms.
· You will produce news reports and conduct interviews with professionalism, confidence, energy, and accuracy.
· You will cultivate sources, contacts, and leads that will help you develop your news stories.
· You will be assigned stories by managers to cover, research, and report.
· You will engage, interact, and respond to your local community’s concerns.
· You will be expected to make occasional promotional appearances on behalf of the station and will professionally present yourself to the public.
What qualities are we looking for in you?
· Accuracy and creativity. Responsibility for the final content and presentation of your news stories.
· Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
· Be creative, technical, and flexible because priorities can change with little notice.
· Thrive and enjoy working in a fast-paced and deadline driven culture.
You “MUST HAVE” these qualifications to be considered for this opportunity
· Current Alaska residents are preferred, but not required.
· A Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or another related field is preferred.
· Proficiency with computers and editing software is essential.
· Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
· Be 18 years or older.
· Unrestricted work authorization to work in the United States.
· Fluent in English.
What do we will offer the successful candidate?
In addition to an exciting career, the successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package based on their skills and work experience.
About Coastal Television:
Coastal Television Broadcasting Group is a diverse, privately held and growing local broadcast organization, offering a broad range of advertising, marketing, and programming solutions for our local markets. Coastal TV is currently operating in twelve markets within nine states.
To Apply Send your resume to:
mburke@newshubllc.com
and
hcorson@visionwyoming.com
COASTAL TELEVISION BROADCASTING GROUP LLC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $21.58 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Journalism: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person