Overview
WJZ-TV in Baltimore is seeking a creative, experienced, and versatile Multi-Media Journalist / Reporter with anchoring experience for television and all digital platforms.
Primary Accountabilities
- Report, write, shoot, and edit engaging, informative, and compelling news content.
- Anchor newscasts as assigned and serve as a consistent fill-in anchor across various shows.
- Develop and implement enterprise stories regularly.
- Regularly contribute news content to the station’s social media and digital platforms.
- Maintain an unequivocal dedication to accuracy, fairness, and ethics.
- Ensure all daily production deadlines are met.
- Other duties, as assigned.
Core Proficiencies
Dynamic storyteller and interviewer.Strong on-camera presence with proven anchoring ability.A collaborative leader who works well with a team and can successfully implement the station’s mission and strategy.Expert communicator across on-air, online, and social media platforms.Skilled in non-linear shooting and editing.Proficient in leveraging social media for news coverage and audience engagement.Performs well under deadline pressure.Flexible and able to work a variable schedule as needed.Preferred Education and Experience Requirements
Minimum of three years of experience as an MMJ, with at least three years as an anchor or consistent fill-in anchor.Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or a related field preferred.Proven experience shooting and editing with small or mid-sized professional video cameras used in MMJ reporting.Must be willing to join SAG / AFTRA Union.Qualifications
Proven anchoring experience across multiple formats and shows.Dynamic storyteller and interviewer.Team-oriented leader who can efficiently implement station strategy.Expert communicator on-air, online, and across social platforms.Experience with non-linear editing and shooting.Strong understanding of social media as a news tool.Thrives under deadline pressure.Responsibilities
Report, write, shoot, and edit insightful and compelling news content.Anchor newscasts and contribute to special coverage as needed.Develop and execute enterprise stories regularly.Contribute to the station’s digital and social platforms with timely and engaging content.Uphold the highest standards of accuracy, fairness, and ethics.Meet all daily production deadlines.Perform other duties as assigned.Organization
CBS News and Stations brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s top programs and a broad portfolio of digital and streaming services. The service is available live in 91 countries and across multiple platforms.
Additional Information
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Hiring Salary Range : $80,000.00 - 95,000.00. The hiring salary range applies to New York, California, Colorado, Washington state, and most other geographies. Starting pay depends on factors including location, market demands, experience, training, and education. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability benefits, tuition assistance, and PTO or as dictated by applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
What We Offer
Attractive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages. Check out our full list of benefits here : https : / / www.paramount.com / careers / benefitsGenerous paid time off.Opportunities to be part of one of Paramount’s most dynamic teams.Opportunities for on-site and virtual engagement events.Meaningful connections and a vibrant community, inside and outside the workplace.Explore life at Paramount : https : / / www.paramount.com / careers / life-at-paramountParamount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability / vet.
Paramount is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. Contact 212.846.5500 or paramountaccommodations@paramount.com for accommodation requests.
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