AccuWeather · 6 hours ago

Multi Media Journalist / Weather Reporter

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

4+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Generate news stories based on the weather and assignments that can connect with a national audience

Pitch content ideas and their implementation strategies to Field Supervisor and Executive Producer on a regular basis

Arrange interviews with individuals, authorities and agencies to gather information for news items

Write accurate and informative scripts, prepare and present news reports under deadline pressure

Travel, 50% or 150 days, to the location of weather news stories across the United States.

Present live and recorded reports on breaking weather news stories, sometimes in challenging situations

Exercise strong editorial judgment and adhere to company’s standards and practices

Demonstrate teamwork by working cooperatively with videographers, producers and other team members

Ability to work as a solo multimedia journalist (when necessary, a photographer may be assigned), demonstrated knowledge of standard field camera equipment and able to edit using Adobe Premiere software.

General understanding of video delivery systems (FTP, GOOGLE DRIVE, etc.)

Contribute to company’s digital and social media platforms daily

Other duties as assigned.

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