Lifestyle & Community Multimedia Content Creator, WKBW

WKBW, the Scripps ABC station in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Lifestyle & Community Multimedia Content Creator for the "7 Life" station brand. In this role you'll create content for multiple station platforms, as well as personal appearances, on-air and on-line representation of the station in the community, commercials and promotions. The primary purpose of the produced content is to generate sales revenue and create further connection in our communities. The candidate selected will act as the face and voice of designated station sponsored events and station commercial clients and programs when required.

This is not an entry level position, and you will not be hosting a regularly scheduled show.

All applications MUST included examples of lifestyle/community content that you have created as an MMJ.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Create, gather, write, shoot, edit and execute all production elements to produce multi-platform content that includes social media/digital, linear broadcast (Live and Recorded), station sponsored content/events, and sales content/generated events.

• Work with Creative Services and Sales Department on paid segments for all platforms. .

• Prepare and host local non-news content, along with other local non-news programming and special projects as needed.

• Report and present stories on all station platforms, recorded programs, and all entertainment properties; report live on location as necessary.

• Present information conversationally and engage with audience on camera and in person as well as through other multi-media platforms (i.e. social media, livestreams, blogs, writing internet content); clearly and concisely present information; work from script and perform impromptu conversation as necessary.

• Work cooperatively with assigned photographer on segments, if one is assigned.

• Perform various community service activities for station, including coordinating community/station sponsorships directly with the organization, performing as master of ceremonies for public service events and as host/hostess for station events.

• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline preferred or equivalent years of experience

• Generally,  3+ years of professional broadcasting experience preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

• Ability to write feature packages

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work under deadline pressures

• Ability to develop creative solutions to problems and come up with clever ideas about a given topic or situation

• Knowledge and demonstration of editorial judgment, journalistic ethics, and libel laws

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Flexible hours and travel may be required

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

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