Reporter/Producer

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Job Category: Television
Job ID: 71880
Employment Type: Full time
Salary: per year
Posted: 10.31.2024

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Job Description:

LINK TO APPLY: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/173232

The Reporter/Producer is the primary on-camera producer/reporter for public affairs content and topical, statewide storytelling in a variety of formats and platforms. The ideal candidate will be a digitally-savvy journalist experienced with ideating, researching, reporting, storytelling, writing and video editing news or public affairs content [from 1 to 3 minutes] as well as longer stories [from 3 to 8 minutes]. The ideal candidate has exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and excellent organizational and time management skills.

PBS Utah stands as one of the premier public television stations in the country. We are dedicated to serving the entire Utah community through high-quality and award-winning local productions, K-12 educational programs, and community engagement. PBS Utah provides Utah and the surrounding areas with relevant and compelling programming and services, upholding our core values of Innovation, Inclusion, Education, Independence, and Integrity. (https://www.pbsutah.org/about/)

Job Requirements:

1. Report, host, produce, research, write and edit for public affairs or news content
2. Host and moderate live governmental affairs programs such as Governor’s Monthly News Conference, debates and inaugurations
3. High degree of editing proficiency using the Adobe Premiere Suite
4. Ability to work collaboratively, take direction, and receive constructive feedback in the spirit it was given
5. Ability to adhere to high editorial standards and a journalistic code of ethics and integrity
6. Ensures that content aligns with PBS Utah’s strategic goals and brand identity
7. Other duties as assigned

Preferences: 
   Ability and/or willingness to shoot is advantageous
· Familiarity with producing vertical, short-form videos
· Familiarity with statewide and regional topical issues
· Ability to build trust and understand various perspectives with diverse communities
· Ability to write and speak fluently in a second language is advantageous