About the Job

We are looking for a self-starting, ambitious and creative multimedia journalist to run our bureau in Pinellas County.

This person must live in Pinellas County and will work remotely from home. Pinellas County is an action-packed peninsula between The Gulf of Mexico and Tampa Bay. You will be issued a station vehicle for work. We are looking for a journalist who is proud to own all aspects of the story from enterprising the idea, to shooting, editing and reporting dynamic content.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Receives assignment or evaluates news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
Gathers and verifies factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
Organizes material, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
Edits, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
Appears on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
Gives live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.
Report, write, capture quality visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline, such as Internet and digital channels.

For more information, and to apply, please refer to the restricted information section of this advertisement.