MSJ/Reporter
WBZ-TV is looking for a passionate, energetic Multi-Skilled Journalist (MSJ) reporter to join our team. We want someone who knows news, brings story ideas to the table, owns social media, and is passionate about local news. The right candidate must be able to shoot, write, and edit broadcast quality video to tell stories that connect with our audiences on all WBZ platforms.
Primary Responsibilities:
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Strong writing and reporting skills; proven ability to react to breaking news situations
- Must be able to shoot, write, edit, and create basic graphics for daily content.
- Dynamic Storytelling and interviewing abilities
- Pitch vetted stories reflective of the community
- Establish and maintain relationships / sources in the community
- Effective communicator in the field with story composition and live or look-live reporting
- Ability to multi-task while meeting deadlines
- Excellent news judgment, ability to problem-solve
- Key collaborator with team of managers
- Perform other duties as assigned
- College Degree preferred.
- At least 3 years’ experience reporting in a commercial broadcast setting including regular live reporting; daily live reporting preferred
- Knowledge of social media and how to use it to promote to broadcast and the web; experience writing for the web required.
- Knowledge of iNews rundown systems and Avid Media Composer editing preferred
- Experience with emerging media techniques and equipment in a newsroom setting a plus.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- SAG-AFTRA union membership required
Paramount is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) including disability/vet.
At Paramount, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, on-screen and off. From the programming and movies we create to employee benefits/programs and social impact outreach initiatives, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Paramount is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, and Veteran status.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access https://www.paramount.com/careers as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by calling 212.846.5500 or by sending an email to paramountaccommodations@paramount.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing -
Industries
Entertainment
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