Sales-MultiMedia Journalist

News-Press & Gazette Company • Columbia, MO

14h

About The Position

ABC17 News is seeking a full-time sales and marketing content creator. The
on-camera position employs the standard Multimedia Journalist’s skills of
writing, shooting, and editing with the flare of social media content creation.
The successful candidate will be self-sufficient and expected to produce
video-driven stories about local businesses in a unique way that generates
community buzz.

This position is expected to foster good relationships with local businesses and
work directly with business owners and managers. You will be expected to
produce multi-platform content each week for distribution on social media and
television. Depending upon the content, you may also be expected to produce
and/or front stories for television newscasts and/or the station’s website.

Requirements

• ability to communicate effectively
• strong writer
• superior organizational skills
• well-honed videography and video editing skills
• professional on-camera presence and personality
• valid Missouri driver’s license while driving company vehicles
• pass a drug test and background check
• Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when applying.

Nice To Haves

• bachelor’s degree in journalism, communication or related field
• previous newsroom experience

Responsibilities

• foster good relationships with local businesses
• work directly with business owners and managers
• produce multi-platform content each week for distribution on social media and television
• produce and/or front stories for television newscasts and/or the station’s website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level