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Multimedia journalist

Employer: Brigham Young University Hawaii
Location: Laie, HI

Faculty Jobs: Arts & Humanities
Administrative Jobs: Technology, Multimedia & Audiovisual
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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Job location: BYU Hawaii

Employment Type: Part-time
Posted data: 2019-01-08
Req: R0008111
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Job SummaryResearches, documents, writes, refines, and presents accurate and unbiased news stories about campus happenings and University activities

Job Responsibilities01. Meets with and interviews campus personalities to obtain informaiton of potential interest to the University community, 02. Prepares articles for publication in printed materials or web outlets, 03. Integrates photos and text to produce informative and intersting articles for Uinversity publications, 04. Performs other duites as assigned.

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This job includes writing stories at least three articles a week about campus events and news plus local, church and international news. They are posted online, on social media and in a monthly magazine. Journalists need to be able to find local people to interview who are knowledgeable about the various subjects they write about and must be able to talk to people they don't know. They also must be able to manage their own time and meet deadlines. There are three required planning and training meetings to attend each week. They have a copy editor to mentor them. They also do multimedia storytelling that may include video, info graphics and more. Applicants need to write a 500-word news story with quote from at least three people in the Laie area. It can be on any topic of interest to our readership. It should be written from most important to least important information and avoid editorializing or stating the writer's opinion. The first sentence of the story should include the very most important information and there is no conclusion. Read some articles at www.kealakai.byuh for examples of news writing. Writer's completed articles should be sent to leeann.lambert@byuh.edu.

Physical RequirementsUsually works in a typical office environment. Does require occasional exposure to full gamut of campus work situations.

Experience6 Months of Directly Relevant Experience

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Working at Brigham Young University Hawaii

BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY–HAWAII is the preeminent international center of learning in the Pacific. Its small campus is a unique laboratory of intercultural leadership development, where a diverse population of 2,500 students representing over 70 countries live, study, and work together. Small classes taught by expert faculty empower students to master challenging and relevant curriculum, while affordable tuition, financial aid, and online study options make this valuable education more accessible than ever.

Operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a total BYU–Hawaii education involves not only intellectual learning and career preparation, but also moral, ethical, and spiritual enrichment. All the while, students enjoy living and learning in one of the most beautiful places on earth. Graduates go forth to serve, prepared to promote peace and prosperity as leaders worldwide.

The spirit of Aloha is what BYU–Hawaii employees wear when performing their duties. "Aloha" means mutual regard and affection and extends warmth in caring with no obligation in return. "Aloha" is the essence of relationships in which each person is important.

BYU–Hawaii employees find fulfillment as they take part in the mission of Brigham Young University Hawaii: "to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life and in their efforts to influence the establishment of peace internationally."

Company info

Website: https://hr.byuh.edu/Employment%20Opportunities
Telephone: (808) 675-3446
Location: 55-220 Kulanui Street
BYUH #1947
Laie
HI
96762
US

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