News Producer\Multimedia Journalist

FOX13 Memphis is seeking a versatile, creative, and motivated Multimedia Journalist/Producer who is passionate about delivering meaningful local journalism.

This unique position combines two essential newsroom roles. The successful candidate will produce weekend newscasts and serve as a Multimedia Journalist three days a week, developing and reporting compelling stories that inform, engage, and make a difference in our community.

The ideal candidate is a strong writer, an independent thinker, and a collaborative team player who understands the importance of accuracy, urgency, and audience-focused journalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Write clear, conversational, and engaging scripts, headlines, teases, and transitions.
• Coordinate with anchors, reporters, assignment editors, and directors to execute successful broadcasts.
• Manage breaking news and developing stories, making quick and accurate editorial decisions under deadline pressure.
• Ensure all content meets the station's standards for accuracy, fairness, and journalistic integrity.
• Research, pitch, develop, and report original, enterprise-driven stories that matter to Mid-South communities.
• Independently shoot, write, edit, and deliver compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Develop reliable sources and cultivate relationships that lead to exclusive stories and meaningful coverage.
• Conduct interviews, verify information, and present complex issues in clear, understandable ways.
• Deliver engaging live reports and breaking news coverage when assigned.
• Meet deadlines while maintaining high standards for storytelling, accuracy, and production quality.
• Collaborate with newsroom leadership and colleagues to strengthen daily coverage.
• Write accurate and engaging digital stories that complement broadcast coverage.
• Use digital tools and audience insights to improve storytelling and audience engagement.

Qualifications

Required

• Strong news judgment, editorial decision-making, and storytelling abilities.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and conversational content.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
• Strong on-camera presentation skills and experience with live reporting.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt quickly during breaking news.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Commitment to accuracy, fairness, ethics, and responsible journalism.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays, and a flexible schedule based on newsroom needs.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, broadcasting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Previous television news experience in producing, reporting, or multimedia journalism.
• Experience with nonlinear editing systems, newsroom computer systems, and digital publishing platforms.

Demonstrated ability to develop original story ideas and produce engaging news content