Multi-Media Journalist

The Role

• Enterprise Reporting: Actively participate in the editorial process by using your contacts and sources to cultivate original story ideas daily.
• Solo Field Production: Shoot, write, and edit high-quality news packages for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Live Streaming Expert: Produce and present extended, unscripted live content from the field for our live stream, mastering the art of the "mobile journalist" using smartphone technology and accessories.
• On-Air Presence: Present stories live in-studio and from remote locations, taking full ownership of the final content and delivery.
• Digital & Social First: Write sharp, effective text copy for our digital sites and maintain an active, engaging presence on X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram.
• On-the-Go Delivery: Travel for overnight assignments and utilize file-based delivery systems to send content back to the station in real-time.

What You Bring to the Table

• Technical Proficiency: Significant, current experience with Sony camcorders and Adobe Premiere Pro (or similar NLE systems).
• Communication & Style: Strong writing skills with a mastery of conversational broadcast style, English grammar, and punctuation.
• Live Performance: Excellent on-camera delivery with the ability to handle unscripted breaking news situations with poise.
• Editorial Independence: The confidence to make sound editorial decisions in the field under daily deadline pressure.
• Public Relations: A polite and professional communicator who can represent the station effectively during promotional appearances and in the community.

Education & Experience

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience as an MMJ at a commercial television station is preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Journalism, Communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Requirements: A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are mandatory.

Why Join Our Newsroom?

This role offers the ultimate platform for a journalist who wants to do it all. You will be supported by a team that values operational agility and innovative storytelling.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.

Pay & Benefits

Pursuant to state and local pay disclosure requirements, the pay rate/range for this role, with final offer amount dependent on education, skills, experience, and location is $70,000.00-77,500.00 annually. This role is also eligible for various benefits, including medical/dental/vision, insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, and other benefits in accordance with applicable plan documents. Benefits for Union represented employees will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.