Multimedia Journalist, Thomas County, WTXL

About the role

Join WTXL, the ABC affiliate serving North Florida and South Georgia, as a Multimedia Journalist. Reporting to the News Director, you’ll connect neighbors, community advocates, and elected leaders through compelling storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Sell video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television program when conducting taped interviews or narration.
• Give live reports from the scene of events or mobile broadcast units.
• Work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories, if one is assigned.
• Assist the news producer in preparing newscasts.
• Aid the online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required.

Qualifications

• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

Explore a vibrant community in Tallahassee, Florida, home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University. Enjoy a blend of Southern charm, political energy, and natural beauty, along with a thriving food scene, vibrant arts community, and year-round outdoor recreation.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible working hours to accommodate the demands of a dynamic newsroom environment.

Where you'll live, work and play

Tallahassee, Florida's capital city, offers a unique blend of Southern charm, political energy, and natural beauty. Home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University, the city pulses with youthful energy and cultural diversity. Beyond the Capitol dome, you'll discover a city surrounded by rolling hills, canopy roads draped in Spanish moss, and easy access to pristine Gulf Coast beaches just an hour away. Tallahassee boasts a thriving food scene, vibrant arts community, and year-round outdoor recreation—from kayaking on the Wakulla River to exploring underground caves at Wakulla Springs State Park. With a lower cost of living than many Florida metros and a strong sense of community, Tallahassee offers an exceptional quality of life for journalists looking to make an impact in a dynamic news market.

Company Commitment

At Scripps, we are committed to a culture that reflects the audiences and communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences, and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and create connections. To successfully deliver on this commitment, we must understand and reflect the values and perspectives those around us embody. That process begins by looking inward to build and celebrate a respectful workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and connection. By continuing to cultivate an environment where all employees have a fair chance to succeed, are included, valued, and seen, we will strengthen the connections that drive positive business impact and align with our core purpose.

About Scripps

The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlet Scripps News and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee and its longtime motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.” As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.