The Role
Gather, investigate, write, and develop news stories for television newscasts and web platforms. Shoot and edit video, report accurately and concisely, and assist with newscast production. Candidates must provide a video demo reel and pass pre-employment background and drug screenings.
Summary Generated by Built In
WDEF-TV in Chattanooga, TN, a subsidiary of Morris Network is seeking a Multimedia Journalist. Individual must gather, investigate, log and write news stories for WDEF newscasts and web-based platforms. Must be a self-starter who understands how to get at a story, how to follow through on story development, and how to report in a concise, accurate manner. Must be able to shoot and edit video. 1-3 years’ experience preferred. Duties for this position include some newscast producing. Successful candidate must submit a video demo reel. Send cover letter and references with resume to Human Resources: WDEF-TV 3300 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37408 or email [email protected] or fax: 423/785-1271. No phone calls please. EEO M/F/D/V. Must pass pre-employment background and drug screening.
Skills Required
- Ability to gather, investigate, log, write, and develop news stories
- Ability to shoot and edit video
- Ability to report in a concise and accurate manner
- Self-starter with ability to independently pursue and follow through on stories
- Some newscast producing experience or capability
- 1-3 years of experience
- Submission of a video demo reel
- Pass pre-employment background screening
- Pass pre-employment drug screening
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The Company
What We Do
WDEF–TV, channel 12, is the CBS affiliate television station for Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley. The station, whose call letters came from its former AM and FM sister stations, is owned by Morris Multimedia. Its studios are located on Broad Street in Chattanooga, while its transmitter is located in nearby Signal Mountain. On cable, WDEF-TV is carried on Comcast channel 13, and on EPB Fiber Optics channels 12 and 312 in the Chattanooga area. Syndicated programming on WDEF includes: Judge Judy, The Insider, and The Andy Griffith Show.
