Multi-Skilled Journalist
FOX West Texas (KIDY/KXVA), a TEGNA owned FOX affiliate in San Angelo and Abilene, Texas, is looking for an experienced, dynamic and enterprising MSJ (Multi-Skilled Journalist). This MSJ position is responsible for covering news of the day and breaking news with live shots from the field or the studio. FOX West Texas is looking for a strong storyteller and team player who can connect with the community on all platforms. You will be expected to take ownership of your stories, coordinate the stories with producers, set up stories in advance, and consistently manage a calendar of stories for each show. In this role, you will be required to establish sources and pitch unique enterprise ideas. You will need to consistently engage with viewers on social media and write for digital.
Responsibilities:
• Have excellent, creative presentation and writing skills
• Have an excellent use of social media for newsgathering/disseminating and community engagement
• Contribute to multiple platforms daily, including writing for the website, posting on social media, creating for mobile, and most of all creating a dialog with our audience
• Collaborate with a team to produce the most creative, compelling stories
• Develop contacts and relationships in the community
• Have excellent writing, packaging, and live reporting skills
• Can shoot and edit using non-linear editing systems
• Have a demonstrated ability to work under pressure
Job Requirements:
Requirements
• Minimum of one year of working in journalism, or communications (entry-level candidates will be considered)
• Experience in photojournalism, editing, and content management systems
• Knowledge of professional journalistic standards as related to on-air, digital, and social presentation
• Ability to generate creative, engaging, content-driven live shots, with strong on-air presence and delivery skills
• Strong social media skills, including an active news hound presence on Facebook and Twitter
• Knowledge of ENPS (scripting) and Adobe Premiere (editing) a plus
• Organizational skills and the ability to work under constant time pressure deadlines
• Ability to calmly handle live, breaking news situations and changing events