Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ)

Job Post from: KTVN

KTVN is seeking a seasoned Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) for KTVN- 2 News Nevada in Reno, Nevada. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.

The purpose of an MMJ is to present the latest up-to-date news to the station’s television and digital audiences in the easiest to understand, objective and accurate way possible in a confident and easy to understand manner. To present the news in the most objective way possible. To continue to grow as a writer, researcher and reporter. To always hold the reputation of KTVN 2 NEWS NEVADA in a very positive light.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Write packages, voice overs-and live shots for air and digital platforms
  • General assignment reporting
  • Set up stories and keep in close communication with producers and the assignment editor, as far as scheduling interviews and story developments.
  • Always generate new ideas to the assignment editor
  • Make beat calls (Always follow up previously reported stories, for new developments)
  • Read all local newspapers and publications, plus be aware of what is happening both in the world and nationally on a daily basis
  • Attend all editorial meetings that fall in your work shift and arrive with story ideas
  • Continuously work on all on-air skills, including live, voice, and communication
  • Work collaboratively with all staff
  • Create, write, and film news packages for consideration for air

Requirements and Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s in Journalism (preferred)
  • High school degree or equivalent (required)
  • One year of professional reporting, with live reporting experience (preferred)
  • Develop and maintain contacts in the community
  • Ability to research, write, and report news stories for television
  • Typing and writing skills
  • Being able to use or learn to use non-linear editors
  • Understand the ENG equipment
  • Have good interviewing skills, develop a broadcast voice for air, and have a professional physical presentation on air
  • Know how to write to video
  • Ability to work under deadline pressure on a daily basis
  • Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism

NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.

Benefits

Health, Life, and Vision Insurance

  • 401K Contribution
  • Vacation and PTO
  • Holiday Pay
  • …and more!

If interested, please click “apply” and/or email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.