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Job Title: Multimedia Journalist
Location: Tulsa, OK
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Summary:
We are looking for a driven, creative, and curious Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning news team. The deal candidate is a strong storyteller, great multi-tasker, deadline-drive, and eager to learn and grow. This is not a desk job – you will have to shoot, write, edit, and present compelling content across multiple platforms. We want someone who is eager to break stories, build sources, and embrace enterprise reporting. If you’re passionate about breaking news, and owning every story, we want to talk with you!
What You’ll Do:
- Research, pitch, shoot, write, edit, and present stories for daily newscasts and digital platforms
- Deliver live reports with clarity, confidence, and urgency
- Create content that reflects the diverse communities in Green Country
- Develop and maintain sources in the community and stay on top of issues that impact our viewers
- Actively engage with viewers on social media and through digital platforms
- Collaborate with producers, photographers, and other MMJs to develop impactful content
- Meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What You’ll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- 1-2 years of reporting experience preferred, but not required
- Must be able to shoot and edit with non-linear editing software (Edius, Premier, or Final Cut Pro)
- Strong news judgement and storytelling skills
- Ability to produce content under deadline pressure
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record
- Willingness to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
- Familiarity with AP style and newsroom content management systems is a plus
- A passion for news and a drive to win.
EEO AND INCLUSIVITY:
Rincon Broadcasting Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by virtue of an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
About Rincon
Rincon Broadcasting Group is a privately held media company committed to reshaping regional broadcast by combining legacy media assets with forward-looking technologies. Under the leadership of industry veteran, Todd Parkin, Rincon is acquiring multiple mid-market television stations with long-term growth potential.