Multimedia Journalist

WFXR in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling. If you have strong writing skills and an engaging delivery, we want to hire you.

This MMJ will shoot, write, voice, and edit news content for both our newscasts and our website at WFXRTV.com.

Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Report news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Pitch leadable, enterprise stories that are relevant to the community
• Arrange and conduct live and recorded interviews
• Reviews copy and ensure accuracy in content, grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Interact with viewers/users on digital platforms
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
  
  

Key traits & competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
• Engaging on-air presence
• Proficiency with newsroom technology
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Positive attitude and desire to grow skills
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
  
  

The Region:

WFXR is located in the Roanoke Valley of Virginia. It is known for its many outdoor activities, from hiking the Blue Ridge Parkway to kayaking and cycling.

If you love being in nature, the Roanoke Valley is for you. History fans will also fall in love with the area. From Presidential homes to Civil War battlefields, Roanoke is just a few hours away from our Nation’s Capital.