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Multimedia Journalist - KSLA

KSLA News 12 is seeking an outstanding individual for our MMJ/Reporter position. Successful candidates must have the desire and ability to search for unique stories, write engaging content, and present demonstrative and engaging live shots during day-to-day and during breaking news coverage.

Duties/Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Develop sources and present ideas daily that resonate with our audience and are in line with our strategy
• Write accurate and engaging scripts for broadcast, digital, and social media
• Schedule, conduct, shoot interviews and edit video
• Respond to breaking news coverage
• Report live on digital/social media and during newscasts
• Use strong journalistic ethics, news judgment, and decision-making in daily coverage
• Use digital and social media in the news-gathering process and presentation
• Use strong organizational skills for efficient workflow
• Work independently and as a team
• Meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Work various shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• At least 2 years of multi-platform reporting, shooting, and editing experience is preferred.
• Bilingual communication in both spoken and written (English and Spanish) is a plus.
• A college degree in journalism or equivalent is desired.

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