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JOB SUMMARY
Our Multimedia Journalists (MMJ) bring impactful, creative, local stories to viewers. They research,
develop, shoot, interview, edit, produce and deliver compelling, contextual coverage on deadline while
capturing quality visual content. Contributes to special features and stories. Participates in coordinating
coverage of major stories, breaking news and specials.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create original news stories with a focus on character-driven, innovative storytelling; gather
• information for news stories using beat sources, contacts and leads
• Build contacts and sources within the assigned community
• Report within assigned deadlines
• Deliver news reports, including live reports, demonstrating energy, confidence, professional
• appearance and voice quality
• Write, shoot and edit news stories for an assigned newscast or news series
• Combine video, audio and graphics to tell the story effectively
• Work with a photographer on occasion
• Work with assignment desk editors and production staff and independently in the news-gathering
• process
• Manage general upkeep of assigned company equipment
• Responsible for representing channel in a professional manner
• Establish a community presence outside of the newscasts
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Skills/Abilities and Knowledge

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Must have sufficiently strong story development skills to submit original story ideas on a daily basis
• Live shot experience required
• Must be able to develop sources, work a beat, and break stories
• Must have strong on-camera skills
• Must have ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and work under time pressure deadline
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to clearly communicate solutions
• Ability to relate well with diverse populations and age groups
• Ability to interface with internal company personnel
• Ability to handle breaking news on-air
• Requires adaptability, enthusiasm, initiative and a positive approach to problem solving
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license for authorized driving in the State of residence

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field or comparable television work experience preferred
• 3+ years of television news experience

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Employees at Quad thrive at the intersection of thinking, making and marketing. As we continue to take the bold steps necessary to transform our offering, our goal is to provide our clients with the most powerful integrated marketing platform. We’re all partners in our company, committed to do the right thing, trusting the process, innovating for the future, growing the business, believing in each other, and having a little fun along the way.

Quad is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Junior Producer for our studio in Coraopolis,

PA producing branded photography for Dick’s Sporting Goods. The Junior Producer is responsible for overseeing photo

and/or video projects from start to finish, ensuring they run smoothly and seamlessly, while reporting on progress to senior

team members.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing both small and large-scale projects
• Supporting team members to maximize productivity
• Ensuring projects stay within timescales and budget
• Structuring projects and devising processes that ensure efficiency
• Generating clear and succinct project reports
• Engaging with creative teams to understand their progress with tasks
• Liaising with clients and members of the creative team, to keep projects running smoothly
• Presenting work to stakeholders for sign-off
• Initiate bids from photographers, modeling agencies, stylist agencies, location scouts and freelancers
• Develop and manage shot lists for custom photography projects and production timelines
• Coordinate procurement and return/donation of product(s) for shooting
• Creation of purchase orders and processing of invoices for all outside vendor costs
• Work with vendors to insure timely completion of projects
• Develop and refine process to increase productivity without decrease in quality
• Handle multiple project timelines and budgets simultaneously
• Route materials for both internal and external client approval
• Communicate with client service teams and vendors during all stages of project(s)
• Ensure that adequate levels of content production are maintained, and such production is of a high standard of quality

Qualifications

• Degree in Photography, Media, Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Business Management or equivalent work experience
• 1-3 years professional industry experience producing in a high-end, high-volume photography studio for retail advertising,
• catalog, or other commercial photography
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to meet deadlines
• A positive, enthusiastic attitude towards work
• An understanding of both technical and creative processes
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Confidence to drive a team in order to get the best results for a project

Additional Company Information

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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