KGET/Telemundo in Bakersfield has an opening for a journalist who wants to make a difference in the community they serve. We’re Market 125. We’re 90 minutes north of L.A., with a reputation of hiring good people and making them great. This is a nurturing environment in which young reporters are coached and supported by a team of editors, artists and producers. Here, you will pitch your own story ideas. You will report, write and edit your own work and then review and massage it with a team of experienced mentors. Journalists who get a couple years experience here collect their awards and move to San Diego or Vegas on their ways to NY or LA. A couple have gone straight to Market 1 or 2. We pride ourselves on smart news, the kind of thoughtful, relevant stories that make us the station of record. Drop me a line at michaeltrihey@kget.com Put ``MMJ`` in the subject line. Then maybe you can drop in and see us. Thanks + The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events + Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories + Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines + Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details + Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly + Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information + Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions + Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community + Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas + Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions + Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts + Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements + Shoots and edits news events and news reports + Produces and presents reports for all platforms + Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality + Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms + Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned + Pay level: $17.50/hour Requirements & Skills: + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience + Fluency in English + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required + Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size) + Superior on-air presence + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously + Valid driver’s license with a good driving record + Flexibility to work any shift