Multi-Skilled Journalist

CBS O&O in Miami (WFOR) is looking for a dynamic Multi-Skilled Journalist to join our team. The MSJ will have a passion for original storytelling, bring story ideas to the table daily, and a desire to tell local stories that matter in fast-paced South Florida.
MSJ’s are responsible for enterprising content and executing a story from start to finish. The candidate will also have a strong on-camera presence and strong technical skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•    Develop and executive enterprise content on a daily basis
•    Cover breaking news when assigned
•    Shoot, write, and edit packages for daily newscasts
•    Produce content for X, Facebook, and other social media platforms
•    Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
•    Proven ability to shoot and edit broadcast quality video for linear and digital platforms
•    Must have knowledge of Grass Valley Edius editing platform or similar platform
•    Must have knowledge of Broadcast ENG cameras, lighting, audio and LiveU
•    Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays is required
•    Must be a team player who can multi-task and possess the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines
•    Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record
•    Journalism degree is preferred

CBS News and Stations, brings together the power of CBS News, 28 owned television stations in 17 major U.S. markets, the CBS News Streaming Network, CBS News Streaming local platforms, local websites and cbsnews.com, under one umbrella. CBS News and Stations is home to the nation’s #1 news program 60 MINUTES, the CBS News Streaming Network, the first 24/7 digital streaming news network, the award-winning broadcasts CBS MORNINGS, CBS SATURDAY MORNING, the CBS EVENING NEWS WITH NORAH O’DONNELL, CBS SUNDAY MORNING, CBS WEEKEND EVENING NEWS, 48 HOURS and FACE THE NATION WITH MARGARET BRENNAN. CBS News and Stations provides news and information for the CBS Television Network,  CBSNews.com, CBS News Radio and podcasts, Paramount +, all digital platforms, and the CBS News Streaming Network, the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service that is available free to everyone with access to the internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is the destination for breaking news, live events, original reporting and storytelling, and programs from CBS News and Stations’ top anchors and correspondents working locally, nationally and around the globe. CBS News’ streaming services, across national and local, amassed more than 1.01 billion streams in 2021. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as CBSNews.com and Paramount+. The service is available live in 91 countries. CBS News and Stations is dedicated to providing the highest quality journalism under standards it pioneered and continues to set in today’s digital age. CBS News earns more prestigious journalism awards than any other broadcast news division.  

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