Multimedia Journalist
About the role
WKBT, News 8 Now is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join its award‑winning newsroom. The journalist will find, create and deliver engaging news content across television, digital and social platforms, working both collaboratively with photojournalists and independently to shoot, write and edit stories for daily newscasts and online audiences.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with newscast producers, assignment editors, and anchors to produce dynamic, local news content for live television broadcast and digital platforms.
- Create long‑form, special reports aimed at digital audiences and key television viewers.
- Participate in editorial discussions and contribute coverage ideas to the daily news planner.
- Develop a key understanding of the La Crosse/Eau Claire DMA and build relationships with newsmakers, politicians, and residents.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in journalism or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling.
- Proficiency with digital video cameras, commercial video editing software, and social media platforms.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to lift 30 lb of gear and to sit, walk, or stand for long periods.
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Morgan Murphy Media is a progressive, family‑owned business that values employees, workplace culture, and the communities it serves. WKBT is the CBS affiliate serving western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, offering traditional broadcast channels, award‑winning newscasts, and a strong digital and on‑demand presence through its website and apps. The company is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.