Local Multimedia Journalist & On-Camera Reporter

Scripps Media, Inc.; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WPTV, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover stories across the Treasure Coast, based in Martin County. You will own stories from pitch to production, combining reporting, visuals, and community focus.

You will shoot, edit, and deliver content for TV and digital platforms, collaborate with photographers and online staff, and contribute to newscast prep with strong journalistic and storytelling skills.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interview, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story to editorial standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assist in editing, videos for multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television for taped interviews or narration or live reports.
• Work cooperatively with photographers and assist news producer.
• Assist online staff in preparing multimedia stories.

Skills

Story pitching

Interviewing

AP style writing

Deadline-driven

Education

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Broadcast camera equipment

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

WPTV, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover stories across the Treasure Coast, based in Martin County. You will own stories from pitch to production, combining reporting, visuals, and community focus.

You will shoot, edit, and deliver content for TV and digital platforms, collaborate with photographers and online staff, and contribute to newscast prep with strong journalistic and storytelling skills.