Multimedia Journalist

Hearst Magazines; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Job summary

WVTM in Birmingham, AL, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present live reports. The candidate will report to the Assistant News Director and work across platforms, including online.

A passion for storytelling and the ability to connect with viewers are essential. The role requires professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing, with a proven ability to work under time

Qualifications

• Experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
• Creative writer and editor capable of compelling storytelling.
• Ability to connect with viewers with authentic reporting.

Responsibilities

• Identify important story ideas and shoot/ edit video news packages.
• Deliver reports live and on-air across platforms.
• Gather information for stories for newscasts including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Collaborate with teammates on packages, reports and documentaries.
• Develop sources and produce content for online and all digital platforms.
• Shoot live shots and track news stories.

Skills

News reporting

Photography

Video editing

Live reporting

Job description

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present in a compelling manor. 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 that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports
• Put together high-quality packages
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
• Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories

Requirements

• Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
• Creative writer and editor
• Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
• Can provide samples of reporting and photography
• Experience developing local contacts
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
• Can deal with 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. Stories 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 or 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