Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a rising digital storyteller with a passion for video and automotive culture? Babcox Media is looking for a creative, driven Broadcast/Multimedia Journalist to join our dynamic editorial team and bring energy to our business-to-business content serving the automotive aftermarket and related industries.

Summary: The Broadcast/Multimedia Journalist is responsible for creating engaging written and video content and managing digital content production – website, newsletters, and social media.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Writes and edits articles for video, digital and print publication, including sourcing for images, video footage, audio clips etc.
• Works with a team to produce video content including studio-based content that may include on-camera interviews, video story packages and product-related video content, as well as audio podcasts.
• Managing the digital production process of daily website posts and newsletter deployment - maintaining the publishing calendar and planning future content.
• Works with the sales team to coordinate content for print and digital, including news product releases.
• Working with the team's graphic designer to create content-specific graphic assets.
• Reviewing Google Analytics for the latest data on website traffic.
• Moderating webinars.
• Participating in sales calls with members of the sales staff for editorial perspective.
• Traveling and covering press events for the brand.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications or related field or comparable work experience preferred.
• One (1) years’ experience as a multi-platform journalist.
• Video Production/Hosting Experience. Is comfortable on camera for product demonstration and has strong interviewing skills for on-camera interviews with industry experts.
• Writes and edits written content for both video production and website posting.
• Knowledge and understanding of usability guidelines, as well as practical applications of SEO strategies as they relate to content.
• Demonstrated knowledge of AP style.
• Positive track record as a strong team member with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high level of professionalism.
• Strong communication (verbal and written) skills.
• Strong interviewing skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to travel (up to 15% of the job).
• Ability to meet stringent deadlines.
• Must be computer proficient: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, etc.) for Mac.
• Automotive interest is highly recommended but not required.

This job posting is not all inclusive. Please note: Babcox Media does not provide relocation assistance, nor does the company sponsor international candidates. No phone calls please.

Babcox Media provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws.

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