Multimedia Journalist
Current-Receives assignments and evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.-Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.-Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.-Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.-Edits videos for all multimedia platforms.-Appears on television during newscasts.-Goes live from the scene when needed.-Works cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories if they are assigned.-Assists news producer in preparing newscast.-Assists online staff in preparing multimedia stories.-Reports, writes, and captures quality visual content and edits and produces stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.