WTNH is looking for a part-time Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist. The Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, edits and feeds marketing and sales production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to consumers.
Prepares sales client marketing stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events
Produces, prepares, writes and conducts in-studio, on camera and live interview segments and taped or on-location segments as scheduled
Communicates and works with marketing and sales teams to schedule and execute assignments, client stories, segments and sponsored content and ensures all required materials are submitted in a timely manner to meet client and station deadlines
Work with production and sales team on recording schedules
Ability to work with all departments (Sales, Creative Services, News, Production, Programming) at the station
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Reviews copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Collects information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Researches and analyzes background information related to the sales client to be able to provide complete and accurate information
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Discusses projects and issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Produce and present sales and marketing videos for use on all platforms
Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
Attend station partnerships in the community and participate in station-sponsored events
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
Superior on-air presence and ability to interview guests in a relaxed style while also bringing high energy to studio or on location pieces
Minimum two years’ experience in creating lifestyle, sales, marketing or news content (depending on market size)
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift
Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
Ability to use basic camera gear