Live Local News Multimedia Journalist

Hearst Corporation

Westbrook (ME)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 47,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional wellness support

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

LGBTQ+ health services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Corporation's WMTW in Westbrook, ME seeks a Multimedia Journalist who can identify story ideas, shoot and edit packages, and present stories live. You will report to the News Management Team and cover mornings, nights, weekends as needed.

The role offers a base salary range of $43,000 to $47,000, with pay determined by experience, location, and market conditions. In-person attendance is required and you should have experience in television news reporting and video editing.

Qualifications

Experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
Creative writing and editing skills.
Ability to deliver authentic stories and connect with viewers.
Samples of reporting and photography required.
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
In-person attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
Cover breaking news, weather and sports.
Produce high-quality packages.
Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries.
Develop sources, create story ideas and produce content on air, online and across digital platforms.
Shoot live shots and live interviews and track news stories.