Live-Ready Multimedia Journalist: Local News Reporter & Editor

Hearst Television, Inc.; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; 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

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) in Rogers, AR to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present reports live.

The MMJ will report to the News Director and deliver compelling storytelling across on-air and digital platforms. The ideal candidate has experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing, with a strong writing ability and the capacity to develop local sources.

Qualifications

• Experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
• Creative writer and editor with authentic storytelling.
• Samples of reporting and photography required.
• Experience developing local contacts.
• Ability to shoot and edit high-quality video.
• Capable of handling time-sensitive newscast production.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts.
• Cover breaking news, weather and sports.
• Put together high-quality packages.
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries.
• Develop sources and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms.
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories.

Skills

News reporting

Video shooting

Video editing

Creative writing

Storytelling

Source development

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) in Rogers, AR to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present reports live.

The MMJ will report to the News Director and deliver compelling storytelling across on-air and digital platforms. The ideal candidate has experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing, with a strong writing ability and the capacity to develop local sources.