WATE-TV, Knoxville’s ABC affiliate, is looking for a Multimedia Storyteller for our daily, one-hour lifestyle show, Living East Tennessee. The right candidate will be active and community oriented. This person must be a good writer and storyteller, a solid editor, be detail-oriented, creative, and organized. Successful candidate will also work well under pressure and be able to multi-task. Must have positive energy, a great on-air presence, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in MMJ broadcast TV storytelling. Producing experience preferred. This is a full-time position.

• Job Responsibilities:

• Shoots, writes and edits story content, including stand-ups for daily broadcast content

• Collaborates with Producers and team on content generation

• Serves as back-up to Producer and Studio host.

• Makes a variety of community connections through out east Tennessee

• Collaborates with account executives on sponsored segments

• Maintains video and editing equipment

• Contributes to digital and social media content

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

• Minimum two years’ experience in broadcast TV storytelling

• Proficiency with video recording equipment

• Proficiency with video editing equipment, Premiere and BitCentral

• Experience with ENPS

• Knowledge of lighting techniques and on camera presentation skills

• Understanding of social media use for content promotion

• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

• Flexibility to work any shift

WATE-TV is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED. Background check required. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

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EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.