Multimedia Journalist

WVTM TV

Birmingham (AL)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 54,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Emotional Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

Hearst Corporation seeks a Multimedia Journalist to identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit news packages, and present live on-air. The role requires delivering authentic, engaging storytelling across TV, online, and digital platforms.

Ideal candidates have experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing, with samples to show. Ability to work under time pressure on breaking news is essential.

Qualifications

Experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
Creative writer and editor.
Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers.
Provide samples of reporting and photography.
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
Can deal with stresses of time-sensitive newscast production.

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.

Skills

News reporting

Live reporting

Story idea development

Creative writing

Education

Television journalism degree

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 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.

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.