Dynamic Multimedia Journalist - Live Reporting

Asian American Journalists Association; Location (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television in Des Moines is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present reports on air and online. You will deliver engaging live reports and collaborate with teams to tell stories across platforms.

The role emphasizes storytelling with authenticity, strong writing, and the ability to work under deadline pressures. Prior reporting and photography samples are preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
• Creative writer and editor.
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers.
• Can provide samples of reporting and photography.
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports.
• Put together high-quality packages.
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries.
• Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms.
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories.

Skills

Story ideas

Video shooting

Video editing

Live reporting

Writing

Interviewing

Education

Television journalism training

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Broadcast cameras

Job description

Hearst Television in Des Moines is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present reports on air and online. You will deliver engaging live reports and collaborate with teams to tell stories across platforms.

The role emphasizes storytelling with authenticity, strong writing, and the ability to work under deadline pressures. Prior reporting and photography samples are preferred.