- Researches and develops news stories through ongoing inquiries with newsmakers and community figures on a local, state, national and international level.
- Conducts interviews, records video, reports, writes, and edits news stories in accordance with journalistic standards and ethics.
- Cultivates and maintains news sources.
- Creates multi-platform content from stories whenever appropriate.
- Captures and edits photos, videos, and audio for a variety of broadcast and digital platforms.
- Updates web postings of WGCU News scripts, audio, and photographs.
- Collaborates and contributes to story concepts, research, background materials and shares newsmaker contacts with colleagues.
- Contributes to WGCU-FM local programs with stories, hosting, or other services as needed.
- 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.
- Corresponds with public inquiries regarding news stories that have been reported on WGCU, PBS and National Public Radio.
- Adheres to public media editorial standards and practices, including the NPR Code of Ethics.
- Participates in on-air fundraising campaigns and WGCU Public Media special events.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
- 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 media field reporting, and interviewing.
- Superior on-air voice quality and network quality hosting.
- Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
- Valid driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in journalism, communications, cinematography, or film studies.
- FAA-Certified drone pilot.
- Experience shooting and editing video.
- 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.
- 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 thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes an equitable environment.
- 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.
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Description
Job SummaryThe Multimedia Journalist oversees content and production elements during WGCU television broadcast programming. Generates compelling news stories and assists senior reporters in enhancing stories with multimedia elements.
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 a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.
Job Description
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:
Required Qualifications: