Local News Multimedia Journalist

Hearst Television, Inc.

Westbrook (ME)

On-site

USD 43,000 - 47,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Medical | Dental | Vision

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Job summary

WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine, is searching for a Multimedia Journalist to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present stories compellingly. The role involves live delivery and reporting to the News Management Team.

The position requires professional or educational experience in television news reporting, photography and editing, plus the ability to produce high-quality packages and live reports. In-person attendance is required.

Qualifications

Professional or educational experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
Creative writing and editing skills.
Ability to deliver stories with authenticity and connect with viewers.
Ability to provide samples of reporting and photography.
Experience developing local contacts.
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
Ability to manage the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
Related military experience will be considered.
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.

Skills

Reporting

Video storytelling

Creative writing

Live reporting

Interviewing

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

WMTW, the ABC affiliate in Westbrook, Maine, is looking for aMultimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present stories in a compelling manner. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them live. You will report to the News Management Team. The estimated base salary range for this role is between $43,000 and $47,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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.

Requirements

Professional or educational experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
Creative writing and editing skills.
Ability to deliver stories with authenticity and connect with viewers.
Ability to provide samples of reporting and photography.
Experience developing local contacts.
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
Ability to manage the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
Related military experience will be considered.
In-person attendance is required.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.