MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST

Vincennes University is seeking applicants for two Multimedia Journalist positions. Each positions is a full-time professional staff position located at the VU Main site. The successful candidates will be energetic, organized and experienced in the field of broadcast journalism. Attention to detail and the ability to use sound judgement in seeking out news content is required as a member of our multimedia newsroom.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive coverage of meetings and events in the community
  • Write broadcast news stories for multiple platforms including television, radio, website and social media
  • Ability to be comfortable in social settings to approach and interview people for video and radio news content
  • Shoot and edit video to create visually appealing stories
  • Pitch story ideas for newscasts as well as content for longform storytelling
  • Manage social media accounts for stations
  • Other duties as assigned by the News Director

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Extensive knowledge of audio and video editing software.
  • Ability to operate video camera and tripod systems.
  • Ability to socialize within the community and approach members of the public.
  • Capable of making sound judgement of news content.
  • Ability to mentor broadcasting students.
  • Bachelor or Associates Degree in Broadcasting or related field preferred.
  • Professional experience in broadcast journalism field preferred.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal newsroom environment. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Ability to carry and operate video camera, tripod and other equipment needed to conduct job in the field. Ability to utilize hands for general office work including typing and writing.

 

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UNDERWRITING ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Vincennes University is seeking applicants for the Underwriting Account Executive position. This is a full-time professional staff position located at the VU Main site. The successful candidate will be an energetic, organized and outgoing individual who is motivated to sell broadcast sponsorship messages for television and radio. This account executive will sell on-air inventory, digital platforms and event sponsorships. This position begins with an active account list and will have a significant focus on developing new business. Each day will be a mix of engaging with existing clients and growing their account list through prospecting.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Meet or exceed individual underwriting goal on a monthly basis
•    Build and maintain strong relationships with current accounts
•    Strive to sell in a way that is consistent with station standards and practices for representing Vincennes University radio or television
•    Establish relationships face-to-face and virtually to achieve business relationships that are credible and trustworthy
•    Gather and analyze market data competently to use towards selling underwriting and sponsorships across multiple platforms
•    Secure new business by using a disciplined sales process

Required and Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledge of local market including decision makers, local events and key accounts
  • The ability to successfully use thoughtful and persuasive verbal and written communication skills to create credible and professional visual presentations and proposals
  • The ability to utilize provided sales training programs and pass related testing
  • Bachelor or Associate Degree in Marketing, Business or related field preferred
  • Professional experience in marketing or broadcast sales field preferred
  • Valid Driver’s License

Physical Demands:                          
Normal physical demands for successful work in an outside sales environment. Ability to sit, stand or walk for extended periods. Ability to utilize hands for general office work including typing and writing.

 

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