Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

Fort Myers-Naples HTV LLC; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, FL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can identify story ideas, shoot and edit 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. The ideal candidate will have experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing, with strong storytelling, writing, and the ability to work under time pressure

Qualifications

• Experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing.
• Creative writing and editing skills.
• Ability to deliver authentic stories and connect with viewers.
• Samples of reporting and photography required.
• Experience developing local contacts.
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
• Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts.
• 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

Photography

Editing video

Education

Broadcast journalism degree

Tools

Video editing

Live reporting

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.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional wellness support
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQ+ health services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs