Live Multimedia Journalist: Storyteller & Field Reporter

Hearst Magazines; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Job summary

Hearst Television in Des Moines is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them live. The MMJ will report to the News Director and contribute across on-air, online, and digital platforms.

The candidate should be a strong storyteller with experience in reporting, photography, and editing, capable of delivering authentic, high-quality packages under deadline pressure.

Qualifications

• 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 developing local contacts.
• 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

News reporting

Photography

Video editing

Storytelling

Live reporting

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Hearst Television in Des Moines is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them live. The MMJ will report to the News Director and contribute across on-air, online, and digital platforms.

The candidate should be a strong storyteller with experience in reporting, photography, and editing, capable of delivering authentic, high-quality packages under deadline pressure.