Multimedia Journalist TX

KXII-TV News 12 is seeking a multimedia journalist to help bring the stories that matter to Texomans into their homes and onto our digital platforms from our main Sherman, TX newsroom. This is a full-time, on-air news reporting position working directly under the news director and anchors with producers. You'll learn the ropes from an experienced, award-winning news team, and tell stories that air in the market’s top-rated newscasts, as well as contribute your material onto our digital platforms.  Responsibilities include:

- Write, shoot, and edit stories on your own for daily newscasts, website and social platforms

 - Post and regularly update stories and other material on our digital properties

 - Use social media sites, including Facebook, to report stories and interact with viewers

 - Research, gather, & provide information in the most accurate, appealing, timely & creative way using all resources

- Develop and maintain sources of information and knowledge about assignments

 - Participate in story selection process through meetings, and contribute story ideas daily

-Demonstrate sound news judgment, collaborate with others to present the story in the best way

 - Ability to travel for assignments, as needed 

- Ability to lift 35-40 lbs of gear

 - Recognize that he/she is a high-profile representative of our news organization in the community and conduct himself/herself in a professional and cordial manner

 - Perform other duties as assigned

 - Work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed

Qualifications are:

Ability to shoot and edit video, write scripts, and effectively communicate live on-air. **PLEASE INCLUDE LINK TO DEMO REEL**

 - Flexibility in scheduling, to respond to the changing news landscape

 - A degree in journalism or related field, or equivalent professional experience

 - Familiarity with non-linear editing, TVU, JVC ENG, Social Media. 

- Valid Driver’s License with good driving record. Employment is contingent on a pre-employment motor vehicle background check.

KXII is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.  To apply click on the link below:

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - KXII (Sherman) | Gray Television