What are the responsibilities and job description for the MMJ position at Sarkes Tarzian?
MMJ
Sarkes Tarzian is seeking a seasoned MMJ for KTVN- 2 News Nevada in Reno, Nevada. If you are a competitor, self-starter, team player, and want to work for a company that truly cares for its employees and the community, submit your resume and/or application to ecollins@sarkestarzian.com. Sarkes Tarzian is an equal-opportunity employer.
The purpose of an MMJ is to present the latest up-to-date news to the stations television and digital audiences in the easiest to understand, objective and accurate way possible in a confident and easy to understand manner. To present the news in the most objective way possible. To continue to grow as a writer, researcher and reporter. To always hold the reputation of KTVN 2 NEWS NEVADA in a very positive light.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Write packages, voice overs-and live shots for air and digital platforms
- General assignment reporting
- Set up stories and keep in close communication with producers and the assignment editor, as far as scheduling interviews and story developments.
- Always generate new ideas to the assignment editor
- Make beat calls (Always follow up previously reported stories, for new developments)
- Read all local newspapers and publications, plus be aware of what is happening both in the world and nationally on a daily basis
- Attend all editorial meetings that fall in your work shift and arrive with story ideas
- Continuously work on all on-air skills, including live, voice, and communication
- Work collaboratively with all staff
- Create, write, and film news packages for consideration for air
Requirements and Qualifications
- Bachelors in Journalism (preferred)
- High school degree or equivalent (required)
- One year of professional reporting, with live reporting experience (preferred)
- Develop and maintain contacts in the community
- Ability to research, write, and report news stories for television
- Typing and writing skills
- Being able to use or learn to use non-linear editors
- Understand the ENG equipment
- Have good interviewing skills, develop a broadcast voice for air, and have a professional physical presentation on air
- Know how to write to video
- Ability to work under deadline pressure on a daily basis
- Ability to accept and implement constructive criticism
NOTE: The News Department functions 24/7 and this position can require long hours, unplanned interruptions at odd hours and could involve weekend and occasional holiday work requirements.
Benefits
- Health, Life, and Vision Insurance
- 401K Contribution
- Vacation and PTO
- Holiday Pay
- and more!
If interested, please click apply and/or email your resume to ECollins@SarkesTarzian.com.