Multimedia Journalist

KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a multimedia journalist to help bring the stories that matter to Texomans into their homes and onto our digital platforms from our main Sherman, TX newsroom. This is a full-time, on-air news reporting position working directly under the news director and anchors with producers. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and tell stories that air in the market’s top-rated newscasts, as well as contribute your material onto our digital platforms.  General responsibilities include:
- Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website and social platforms
- Post and regularly update stories and other material on our digital properties
 - Use social media sites, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers
 - Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources
 - Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments
 - Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily
 - Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way - Ability to travel for assignments, as needed
 - Ability to lift 35-40 lbs of gear
 - Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed. 
Qualifications are:
Ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air. **PLEASE INCLUDE LINK TO DEMO REEL**
 - Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape
 - A degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
 - Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, JVC ENG, Social Media.
If you feel you’re qualified and want to work with a great group of people go to https://gray.tv/careers#currentopenings, you may type in the job title, station call letters, or click on "apply now", upload your resume, cover letter, and references
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KXII (SHERMAN) | Gray Media