Reporter/Producer

The Reporter / Producer is responsible for assigned coverage areas and producing content across multiple platforms, including video, sound, and written reports for broadcast, print and digital applications.

The Reporter / Producer will lead assigned student teams and individual interns and Work Study students in performing a variety of journalistic tasks.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Gather and verify factual information for stories through interviews, observation and research.
• Captures appropriate sound, video, still photos and other data and information types for the professional production of a variety of news products that will be delivered across platform.
• Works closely with interns and student journalists to ensure professional standards are met.
• Generate creative story ideas daily based on Center’s strategic plan.
• Assists center director in recruiting students.
• Attends and assists in the set-up and promotion of all public center activities in Hattiesburg
• Supervises individual students and / or reporting teams as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the center director.
• This position is based on the Gulf Park USM campus. Successful candidate required to live in the area as condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in media or related field. 1-2 years of professional media experience in related field.

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Valid driver’s license with good driving record. Computer literacy required. Ability to travel to Center in Hattiesburg as assigned or required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrates high proficiency in news writing, including AP style, grammar and spelling.
• Ability to capture video and still images suitable for professional presentation.
• Ability to edit photos, video and other files and material in common industry software, such as the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Demonstrates knowledge of social media and other digital platforms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of journalism ethics and law, including libel standards, Open Record and Open Meeting statutes, and Mississippi and federal Freedom of Information Acts.
• Ability to understand and implement all appropriate university and board-established center policies.
• Ability to assimilate large amounts of data quickly and accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively with those from a wide range of backgrounds, education levels and varying skills.
• Ability to effectively deal with the public and establish long-standing relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency at posting content to various websites.

Preferred Qualifications

Videography and non-linear editing experience. At least five years of media industry experience.