Sports Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

KTNV, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada, is seeking an energetic and passionate Sports Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our dynamic team.

As the Sports MMJ, you will be responsible for covering the vibrant and growing sports landscape in the Las Vegas area. This includes reporting on the city's professional sports teams, such as the Vegas Golden Knights (NHL), Las Vegas Raiders (NFL), and the soon-to-be relocated Oakland Athletics (MLB), who are set to make Las Vegas their new home.

Additionally, you will provide comprehensive coverage of local college and high school sports, ensuring that our viewers stay up-to-date on the latest news, highlights, and human-interest stories from the world of sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area.

Research, write, capture visual content and edit stories for multiple platforms.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
• Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
• Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rnqzv1-18-226-34-205-42 in your application.