Multimedia Journalist

Location: Sacramento, California; 100% onsite

Salary: $58,000–$63,000 per year

Company

hirify.global operates a television news station serving the Sacramento community.

What you will do

• Generate story ideas and develop local, national, and international news coverage.
• Gather information, conduct interviews, shoot video, write, edit, and report assigned stories.
• Present fair, accurate, and unbiased reports live on television, online, and on mobile platforms.
• Create video, images, and information for digital and social media channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with community leaders, government officials, legislators, and news sources.
• Coordinate with producers, assignment editors, and managers on story development, field progress, and breaking news.

Requirements

• Fluent English and Spanish required, with superior written and spoken Spanish skills.
• At least two years of television reporting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong writing, storytelling, and live reporting skills.
• Experience with newsroom computer systems and applications; knowledge of iNews required.
• Functional to advanced knowledge of field cameras, production equipment, and editing systems; a valid driver’s license and ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays are required.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of digital and social media.

Culture & Benefits

• Paid time off and tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness and employee support programs.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life and other insurance plans.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Physical work may involve standing, walking, bending, typing, editing, reaching, and sitting for up to eight hours.