Multi-Media Journalist at Weigel Broadcasting Co. South Bend, IN

Downtown Boulder Partnership; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package

Long Term Disability Insurance

HSA Plan

401k with Company Match

Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays

Paid Qualified-FMLA Leave

Job summary

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) for ABC57 News in South Bend, Indiana. The ideal candidate will have a passion for public news and the ability to create original stories. Strong writing skills and camera presence are essential, along with proficiency in video shooting and editing.

The role includes bringing story ideas to the newsroom, delivering live reports, and shooting and editing video content for on-air and online platforms. Competitive perks including medical benefits and 401k are offered.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must submit a demo reel.
• Proficiency in writing, spelling, grammar, and the English language required.
• Must have no conflicts of interest regarding brand sponsorships.
• Willingness to work late nights, early mornings, and weekends.
• Experience with video cameras and editing preferred.
• Ability to stand for long periods and carry heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Bring story ideas and leads to the newsroom.
• Turn at least one story per day in multiple formats.
• Adhere to management’s editorial guidance.
• Use social media to develop and update stories.
• Deliver live reports for the newscast.
• Shoot and edit video for on-air and online.
• Pivot news stories in breaking news situations.

Skills

Writing skills

Camera presence

Video shooting and editing proficiency

Time management

Social media proficiency

Tools

Video cameras

Non-linear editing software

Job description

About the Company

Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family‑owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is the leader in the multicast television network space with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number‑one rated multicast network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H& I - Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, and the MeTV Toons Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Toon In With Me, Svengoolie and Collector’s Call. Weigel’s local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates, offering a mix of entertainment programing, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts. Weigel and its affiliate companies broadcast network and independent television stations serving New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, San Francisco, Houston, Washington, D.C., Phoenix, Seattle, Denver, Orlando, Cleveland, Portland, St. Louis, Nashville, Salt Lake City, Hartford, Milwaukee, Albuquerque, Des Moines, Green Bay, South Bend, Evansville and Rockford. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit:

MMJ/Multimedia Journalist

ABC57 News is looking for a journalist driven by a passion for the public’s right to know. The ideal candidate should be able to enterprise original stories and be a good source builder. They should also have strong writing skills, camera presence, time management abilities, as well as video shooting and editing proficiency. ABC57 is an award‑winning newsroom focused on delivering impactful local news and storytelling. We are committed to gathering responsible, meaningful stories that make a difference in our community, not just “content.” We expect our MMJs to be kind, collaborative team players in the newsroom.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Brings story ideas and leads to the newsroom
• Can turn at least one story per day in multiple formats, including a written web article
• Adheres to management’s guidance on editorial decisions
• Uses social media to develop stories and share story updates
• Delivers live reports for the newscast daily
• Shoots and edits video for on‑air and online
• Able to pivot news stories in a breaking news situation
• Other duties, as assigned

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must submit a demo reel
• Proficiency in writing, spelling, grammar, and the English language
• Must not have any affiliation with brand sponsorships, influencer perks, or any other real or perceived conflicts of interest
• Must be proficient in using social media
• Must be willing to work late nights or early mornings, and sometimes weekends
• Experience with video cameras, non‑linear editing, and rundown software is preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to carry and hold heavy objects

Our Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• HSA Plan
• 401k with Company Match
• Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Paid Qualified‑FMLA Leave

Equal Employment Opportunity

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.