Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot, write, and edit compelling news stories for television, digital, and social platforms.
• Develop original story ideas that reflect the people, issues, and events shaping Eastern North Carolina.
• Build sources and community connections that lead to impactful storytelling.
• Deliver live reports from the field during breaking news and special coverage.
• Create engaging content for WCTI/WYDO's website, social media channels, and other digital platforms.
• Work independently while meeting daily deadlines and newsroom expectations.
• Collaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom leadership to deliver audience-focused coverage.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong news judgment and commitment to ethical journalism.
• Ability to tell compelling, visually driven stories in the NPPA tradition.
• Strong writing, shooting, editing, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Preferred

• Experience Reporting experience through a professional newsroom, internship, student media organization, or comparable experience.
• Experience with live reporting or a demonstrated ability to perform live.
• Familiarity with LiveU or similar live transmission technology is a plus.