Multimedia Journalist

Hearst Television, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hearst Television, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist for WVTM in Birmingham, AL. The ideal candidate will identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present live reports.

You will report to the Assistant News Director and work across on-air and digital platforms. The role requires experience in television news reporting, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to connect authentically with viewers.

Qualifications

• Recent or current study/experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
• Strong writing and editing abilities with authenticity for viewers.
• Ability to develop sources and contact networks for local stories.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts including mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Cover breaking news, weather and sports.
• Assemble high-quality news packages.
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries.
• Develop sources and produce content for on-air and digital platforms.
• Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track stories across platforms.

Skills

Television news reporting

Photography & editing

Creative writing

Samples of reporting

Local contacts development

Live-shot / live-interview experience

Coping with time-sensitive news

Military experience (considered)

Education

Television journalism training

Tools

Video editing software

Camera operation

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