Wpvi Community Journalist

Job Description

The original Action News in Philadelphia, is seeking a collaborative, ethical and empathetic multi-skilled journalist who loves to dig and enterprise stories that impact the communities of the Delaware Valley.

We are looking for a self-starter and storyteller who can work effectively with a wide range of technology to create compelling content on all platforms. Candidates must have a passion for uncovering and reporting the facts. The multi-skilled journalist must be a dynamic communicator and strong leader with the ability to authentically engage and connect with a diverse audience. The person will have the ability to move the audience between linear and digital platforms.

This person is committed to produce daily content that is impactful. The ideal candidate is willing to work flexible shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities:
• Ability to shoot visual content, report, write, edit and produce stories on deadline for multiple platforms, such as linear, digital and social platforms
• Offer creative and innovative ideas for elevated storytelling
• Superior on-camera presentation
• Excellent writing skills, possess solid news judgment and ethical decision-making skills
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the community, which includes representing the station and participating at various community events
• Inspires with humility and inclusive behaviors

Preferred Qualifications:
• At least three years' shooting/editing/reporting in a local TV newsroom experience preferred
• Experience with Dalet, Adobe Premiere editing a plus

Required Education
• A college degree or equivalent experience

About ABC Owned TV Stations:

This position is with WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC, which is part of a business we call ABC Owned TV Stations.

WPVI Television (Philadelphia), LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-dymbm0-3-136-25-249-42 in your application.