Live TV Multimedia Journalist & Storyteller

Palabra; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WVTM in Birmingham is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present content live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and deliver compelling on-air and digital reporting across platforms.

The role requires strong storytelling, authenticity, and the ability to work under deadline pressure, with experience in television news production and editing. Availability for flexible shifts is expected.

Qualifications

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
• Creative writer and editor.
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers.
• Samples of reporting and photography requested.
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive newscast production stress.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts.
• Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports.
• Put together high-quality packages.
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, specials and documentaries.
• Develop sources, create story ideas across platforms.
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track stories.

Skills

News reporting

Photography

Editing

Storytelling

Live reporting

On-air presentation

Job description

WVTM in Birmingham is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present content live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and deliver compelling on-air and digital reporting across platforms.

The role requires strong storytelling, authenticity, and the ability to work under deadline pressure, with experience in television news production and editing. Availability for flexible shifts is expected.