Multimedia Storyteller REQ-34250

Job Description

WATE-TV, Knoxville’s ABC affiliate, is looking for a Multimedia Storyteller for our daily, one-hour lifestyle show, Living East Tennessee. The right candidate will be active and community oriented. This person must be a good writer and storyteller, a solid editor, be detail-oriented, creative, and organized. Successful candidate will also work well under pressure and be able to multi-task. Must have positive energy, a great on-air presence, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in MMJ broadcast TV storytelling.  Producing experience preferred. This is a full-time position.

• Job Responsibilities:
• Shoots, writes and edits story content, including stand-ups for daily broadcast content
• Collaborates with Producers and team on content generation
• Serves as back-up to Producer and Studio host.
• Makes a variety of community connections through out east Tennessee
• Collaborates with account executives on sponsored segments
• Maintains video and editing equipment
• Contributes to digital and social media content
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Requirements & Skills:
• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Minimum two years’ experience in broadcast TV storytelling
• Proficiency with video recording equipment
• Proficiency with video editing equipment, Premiere and BitCentral
• Experience with ENPS
• Knowledge of lighting techniques and on camera presentation skills
• Understanding of social media use for content promotion
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift

WATE-TV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED. Background check required. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.