Lifestyle Multi-Media Journalist [Remote]

WOOD TV8 has an exciting opportunity for a Lifestyle Multi-Media Journalist to be part of our successful eightWest team. The ideal candidate will bring energy, passion, and creativity both on-air and behind the scenes to create engaging content that fits the brand. Our next Lifestyle MMJ will be able to create content both with and without producer direction and with and without a dedicated videographer. Whether you're conducting interviews, writing web articles, or going live on social media, our content spans multiple platforms and your versatility will be important. A love for people, a great personality and on-air presence, and a desire to showcase the best parts of West Michigan will set you apart. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Serve as reporter for eightWest – conducting interviews, live remote segments, and on-location shoots as assigned. • Contribute original digital content for our website, social media, and CTV platforms. • Frequent interaction with clients and community members to develop content and meet goals. • Public appearances as requested by clients and other station partners. • Seek out and develop new content opportunities across West Michigan market. • Promote stories on social media before, during, and after broadcast as appropriate. • Perform other duties as assigned. Specialized Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Previous on-camera experience. • Comfortable shooting and editing content independently and within deadlines. • Ability to work with Producers and other team members as needed. • Well-organized, creative, and high-energy. • Excellent communications skills – both written and verbal. Education: • BS/BA from an accredited 4-year university or equivalent combination of education and work related experience. • Communications or Journalism Major is preferred. Training / Equipment: • Camera equipment – DSLR, Mirrorless, or similar camera equipment. • Adobe Creative Suite or similar editing software (Adobe preferred). • MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • ENPS experience preferred. #LI-Onsite Note: Posting is subject to change so please refer to career site for latest availability (SBJ-G337). Apply tot his job Apply To this Job