Baltimore Multimedia Journalist & Live Reporter

KSHB / KMCI / The EW Scripps Company; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental and vision

Retirement savings plan with company 1

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The E.W. Scripps Company’s WMAR ABC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, seeks a passionate, versatile journalist to research, write, shoot, edit and deliver stories across platforms. You’ll connect with the Annapolis/Anne Arundel County community and contribute to local news coverage.

The role requires strong AP style writing, videography and on-air reporting abilities, with a background in broadcast journalism and newsroom systems. On-site work and a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

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 angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration.
• Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
• Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

AP style writing

Video editing

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Job description

The E.W. Scripps Company’s WMAR ABC affiliate in Baltimore, MD, seeks a passionate, versatile journalist to research, write, shoot, edit and deliver stories across platforms. You’ll connect with the Annapolis/Anne Arundel County community and contribute to local news coverage.

The role requires strong AP style writing, videography and on-air reporting abilities, with a background in broadcast journalism and newsroom systems. On-site work and a fast-paced environment are expected.