Multimedia Journalist
Job Summary
The Multimedia Journalist independently creates news content for
WGCU broadcast programming, including producing, writing, shooting
and editing. This role generates compelling news stories for
multiple platforms, including television, radio and digital.
WGCU is Southwest Florida's source for PBS and NPR. A
member-supported service of Florida Gulf Coast University, WGCU
provides educational programming that inspires, informs and engages
our community. Serving all or part of 12 counties in south and
Southwest Florida, with five distinct digital TV channels, two FM
radio channels, two HD radio channels, and multiple websites, WGCU
delivers national and international programming, and develops,
produces and delivers relevant, informative and educational local
programs to the region.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and
collaboration. We value employees who successfully work with others
and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive
action. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,
accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home
here.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
- Researches and develops news stories through ongoing inquiries
with newsmakers and community figures on a local, state, national
and international level.
Conducts on-camera field and studio interviews; researches,
records, reports, and writes, daily news stories in accordance with
journalistic standards and ethics.
Develops and maintains relationships with news sources to
identify story ideas, gather information, and support news
coverage
Creates multi-platform content from stories whenever
appropriate.
Captures, records, edits, videos and audio content for use
across broadcast, digital, social media, and other communication
platforms.
Collaborates and contributes to daily broadcast concepts,
research, background materials and shares newsmaker contacts with
colleagues.
Maintains data and collects information through updates to
contact lists, electronic and hard-copy files of archived work and
directories of external materials in accordance with Florida's
public records laws and the federal Freedom of Information
Act.
Adheres to public media editorial standards and practices,
including the PBS & NPR Code of Ethics.
Other Duties:
- Participates in on-air fundraising campaigns and WGCU Public
Media special events.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications:
- This position requires either eight years of directly related
full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree
from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of
specialization and four years of full-time experience directly
related to the job functions.
- Professional, full time experience in broadcast news, public
radio field reporting and interviewing.
- Experience with public broadcasting, audio digital editing, FTP
for audio production purposes, and field recording.
- Superior on-air voice quality and network quality hosting.
- Valid driver's license.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,
and/or certifications may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in journalism,
communications, cinematography, or film studies.
- Experience participating in on-air membership campaigns.
- Demonstrated award-winning multimedia production experience,
including studio, field audio, and video production.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Previous social media experience.
- Experience working in Public Media.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges
with creativity.
- Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and
holding oneself accountable.
- Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively
across teams.
- Demonstrated knowledge of journalism ethics, practices, and
standards.
- Knowledge of policies, procedures, and guidelines established
by professional organizations and/or governing agencies.
- Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination
techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and
entertain via written, verbal, and visual media.
- Skilled in the use of journalism principles and
techniques.
- Network quality news writing, reporting, digital recording, and
production skills.
- Strong organizational skills and an ability to prioritize and
complete simultaneous projects within deadlines.
- Skill in current digital audio editing, video desktop editing,
and general desktop software applications including those that
create original data journalism stories.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills.
- Ability to source stories and craft attention-getting,
in-depth, vibrant, and well-organized narratives.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strategic relations
with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and the general
public.
- Ability to collect, analyze, organize, and present information
in a meaningful manner.
- Ability to comfortably use microphones, portable recording
devices for audio, video, and radio studio production
equipment.
Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation
In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:
- Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open for
feedback and new ideas.
- Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;
persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve
deliverables.
- Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships
across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to
achieve common goals.
Pay Grade 16
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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