Position Title: Multimedia Journalist

Employee Classification: Multimedia Reporter KRWG

College/Division: President's Office

Department: 331110-KRWG RADIO

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate:  43908.80 Commensurate with experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency:  1.00

Exempt or Non-Exempt:  Exempt

Summary:  KRWG Public Media, a joint licensee at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM, has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and driven MMJ. This position works with our Content Director to pitch, shoot, write, edit and report short-form and long-form stories relevant to viewers and listeners in our coverage area, including El Paso, TX. If you are excited about enterprise journalism, this is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning newsroom and cover stories that matter.

The successful candidate will supplement our TV and FM distribution with a firm understanding of digital and social media's importance in reaching our audience. Producer/anchor experience is a plus.

Classification Summary:
Under the direction of the Content Director, the Multimedia Reporter shall act as a general assignment editor and reporter producing broadcast and digital content..

Classification Standard Duties:
Responsible for the gathering, editing, writing, compiling, and programming of news stories, including support materials (audio and video). Acts as an announcer on specified radio and TV newscasts. Conducts training, under the direction of the Content Director, of students using the broadcast news operations. Acts as a producer/anchor, under the supervision of the Content Director, for newscasts.

Required Education, Experience, Certification/License, Equivalency
Required Education:Bachelor's degree in a related field.; Required Experience:None; Equivalency:Any equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience as approved by Human Resource Services; Required Certification/License:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE:Working knowledge of reporting, as well as shooting and editing video.; SKILLS:Short- and long-term planning; problem analysis and resolution; report preparation and presentation; interpersonal and organizational communication, both oral and written.; ABILITIES:Develop and maintain effective working relationships; maintain accurate and orderly records; use independent judgment and initiative; organize and direct activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
The KRWG Multimedia reporter is responsible for developing story ideas and conducting research. This is followed by shooting video to produce stories in the field. The reporter conducts additional research, writes the stories and develops a multimedia presentation for the KRWG website and social media channels. Prepares report audio for radio distribution. Produces radio and television programs as assigned and serves as a producer/anchor. Conducts student training and participates in pledge drives and community events as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Special Requirements of the Position
Link to online reel demonstrating relevant work experience.

Department Contact:  Nancy Holguin 6-2743 nholguin@nmsu.edu

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.