Multimedia Journalist

Education

and Required Skills ● Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related degree or equivalent years of work-related experience. ● Videography and photography experience are preferred ● Knowledge of camera equipment, editing and streaming software ● Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad-lib when required ● Knowledge of search engine optimisation (SEO) ● Superior on-air presence ● Ability to juggle multiple stories and projects simultaneously, demonstrating ● exceptional time-management skills by meeting all deadlines under extraordinary pressure ● Unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards ● Valid driver's license with a good driving record ● Ability to work varied shifts, including nights and weekends.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: ● Use a mixture of text, graphics, audio, images and video to create newsworthy content across Barbados Today's digital platforms under specified deadlines. ● Shoot and edit video and still photos to complement stories. ● Write news and A/V scripts, lead-ins and bridges as required.

● Work with the production team to develop and produce ongoing “special series”, special reports, documentaries and other compelling audio/video news packages based on major breaking news and current affairs developments for digital platforms. ● Produce thought-provoking features which demonstrate a deep understanding of the issues tackled.

● Gather and present information for live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, and weekends. ● From time to time fill in for general assignments as required. ● Represent Barbados Today in community-related and other public and private events. ● Coordinate with news personnel to develop stories that go beyond surface details, accentuate unique enterprise angles, and have exclusive content.

● Develop a network of sources who provide tips early access to information and allow for breaking stories of significance. ● Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting standards before submission. ● Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

● Work occasional nonstandard hours to cover breaking news and travel as necessary. ● Consistently comply with company policies, procedures, processes and deadlines. ● Performing any other reasonable and related duties as delegated from time to time by the Executive Chairman or his nominee.