Multimedia Journalist - WPXI TV Job at Cox Media Group, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Cox Media Group
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Location: PA-Pittsburgh

Job Title: Multimedia Journalist - WPXI TV

 

Position Overview

WPXI TV is looking for a passionate, energetic, and curious journalist to join the NBC affiliate in Pittsburgh, where we focus on weather, breaking news, investigative and impactful news that matters to our viewers most.


WPXI TV is focused on gathering and delivering news with value to our viewers, in innovative ways. WPXI TV is committed to accuracy, fairness, and trust. A Multi-Media Journalist must be a skilled photojournalist and writer, with a keen sense of curiosity, the ability to use public records to delivery facts and accuracy, and the ability to bring communication skills to command the interview—whether it’s the person on the street, or a high-level public official. The MMJ is responsible for both the on-air and online content of their story. You’ll be focused on the growing communities of Beaver County and Butler County. Explore big parks and unlimited outdoor activities, while enjoying the charm of small towns spread across these Pittsburgh suburbs. Find great schools, restaurants, coffee shops and wineries with housing prices that are truly affordable.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Display urgency, tenacity and passion to get the best, most complete content quickly into the digital space and on tv by deadline.
  • Create breaking news content effectively and communicate to managers as soon as a story is confirmed, and update weather content when weather conditions warrant.
  • Generate concise content that is balanced and unbiased, complete, in-depth, and dependable, incorporating, where appropriate, a diverse range of sources. Content should not contain errors of fact or judgment.
  • Demonstrate the ability to enterprise original stories, with unique voices and content that drives newscast viewing; demonstrate the ability to develop sources and work a beat
  • Use strong interviewing skills and demonstrate voice and/or script-writing skills by providing live and/or recorded content for use on radio.
  • Demonstrate social media savvy and use technology to file content remotely.
  • Are flexible in scheduling because of the changing needs of news events, including working overtime.
  • Ability to focus on the value in a story, to be authentic in your delivery, to present your story in an active, creative way, and the ability to obtain “real people” interviews and perspectives in your stories.
  • Strong videography and video editing skills, coupled with writing skills
  • Must have a positive, can-do attitude, and the ability to work with a team
  • Must be able to take direction and feedback from supervisors to help grow your skills

Minimum Qualifications

  • Strong speaking voice with clear articulation and proper grammar
  • Experience with tripod use, cell phone video shooting and audio
  • Valid driver’s license and clear driving record

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Avid I-news, editing preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related major preferred and 3 years of professional television reporting experience.

About Cox Media Group
CMG Media Corporation (d/b/a Cox Media Group) is an industry-leading media company with unparalleled brands, award-winning content, and exceptional team members. CMG provides valuable local and national journalism and entertainment content to the people and communities it serves. The company's businesses encompass 14 high-quality, market-leading television brands in 9 markets; 49 top-performing radio stations delivering multiple genres of content in 10 markets; a Washington, DC news bureau; and numerous streaming and digital platforms. CMG's TV portfolio includes multiple primary affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Telemundo and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable news and independent stations. For more information about CMG, visit 

Req #: 1102 #LI-Onsite

Job Tags

Local area, Remote job, Outdoor, Flexible hours,

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