Multimedia Journalist

Organization

Westford Community Access Television, Inc. (WCAT) is a Massachusetts 501-(C)3 non-profit corporation, appointed as the Public, Education, and Government (PEG) access provider by the Westford Select Board. WCAT offers group and individual training to the community, a full range of on-location TV and podcast studio recording equipment, three channels for public, educational and government programming, local news coverage and a website that includes our video-on-demand library and Westford news.

Multimedia Journalist

We are looking for an enthusiastic journalist to contribute in the publication of timely and accurate news coverage in and around the town of Westford. The successful candidate will be a skilled writer with a passion for the job capable of both informing and entertaining our readers. The multi-media work environment supports television, podcasting and written news in an online as well as a weekly printed format. A morning newsletter is emailed daily to subscribers. The successful candidate will work with and report to the managing editor. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to uncover interesting and significant news
• Gather, corroborate and interpret data
• Interview key persons (witnesses, sources etc.) to obtain more information
• Use findings to construct a well-written article
• Retain awareness of the readers’ point of view
• Obtain first-hand information by being present in happenings
• Receive assignments or investigate news leads/tips
• Comply with the moral code of the profession
• Maintain notes, photos, audio and video recordings
• Establish contacts and sources for use in future research
• Keep abreast on town developments by reporting on government meetings, attending events etc.



Skills

• Proven working experience as a journalist or reporter
• Portfolio of published articles or newscasts
• Ability to follow strict deadlines and fast-check information
• Current knowledge of headlines
• Computer proficiency (MS Office, digital editing, web search, databases)
• Excellent communication and networking skills along with an aptitude in extracting information
• Good observation and deduction skills
• Integrity and morality
• BS degree in journalism or relevant field