Roanoke,VA
Graham Media Group
DESCRIPTION
Position Title: MMJ (Video Journalist)
WSLS 10, the Graham Media Group, Inc. owned / NBC affiliated station in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Video Journalist to join our News team. You’ll live and work in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, plus you're only a short drive to major metropolitan areas as well as beaches. WSLS 10 recently moved into a brand new state-of-the-art broadcast facility.
JOB EXPERIENCE
We’re looking for an enterprise story-teller who thrives on reporting people driven stories on all platforms from broadcast to digital.
Responsibilities:
- Write, shoot, produce and edit daily news stories, (PKG’s, VOSOT’s, VO’s)
- Work closely with News management and producers to cover pre-planned and breaking news.
- Establish and maintain key contacts for cultivating news stories.
- Produce content for all platforms including broadcast, web, and social media.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications:
- One year of successful reporting experience in a television news environment.
- Excellent writing and videography skills. Live reporting experience a must.
- Juggle numerous projects at once in a fast paced environment with persistent deadlines and changing priorities.
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed.
- Positive attitude that includes discretion, maturity, and composure – especially under pressure.
- College degree in broadcast journalism, communication, or other related areas is preferred.
- Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
To apply, please send links of your work, resume and references to:
Margaret Ashburn, WSLS 10 News Director: [email protected]
No phone calls, please.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Amanda Bazemore ([email protected])