Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Hearst Television, Inc.

Fort Myers (FL)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a multimedia journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present stories live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and collaborate with teammates to deliver compelling coverage across broadcast and digital platforms.

The right candidate has experience in television news reporting, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

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.

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

News reporting

Creative writing

Editing

Storytelling

Live reporting

Source development

Pressure management

Job description

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL, is looking for a Multimedia 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 Assistant News Director.

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.

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.