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KUTV seeks an enterprising and aggressive Special Projects Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) and Producer to join our team.

We are looking for someone with a clear understanding of how to dig for a story, research it, write it with an edge, and use strong storytelling and TV production to make it impactful and memorable. Knowledge of current events, educational and political systems is essential, with a focus on government accountability. Must have great organization and time management skills to be able to work on multiple stories at one time, track and hit deadlines on time. Your responsibilities in addition to television include reporting for our digital and social platforms. Examples include- but not limited to- producing stories for KUTV.COM that include unique digital-only content. You will also be expected to post unique content to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social media platforms.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Develop and maintain contacts and sources in the community to enterprise story ideas

• Identify and pitch investigative angles to big daily news stories

• Work closely with Executive Producer to refine investigative pitches and story scripts

• Produce digital versions of investigative reports. This may include digital-only elements, producing unique content for YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. Working with the digital team to create a unique digital plan for each story.

• Shoot and edit stories

• Maintain an active social media presence to build your brand.

• Effectively mine social media for story ideas, including finding characters around which to craft a story

• Other duties as assigned

• 3 Years of investigative reporting experience preferred

• Experience as an MMJ

While applying online, please include a recent web link of your work. If you do not have one, please submit a non-returnable DVD to: 299 South Main St Suite 150, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

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