Multimedia Journalist

WVTM 13; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WVTM 13 in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them compellingly, including live delivery. The MMJ will report to the Assistant News Director and work across platforms.

The role requires experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing, with a talent for authentic storytelling and strong live capabilities across broadcasts and digital channels.

Qualifications

• Experience in television news reporting and photography.
• Creative writer and editor.
• Deliver authentic storytelling to connect with viewers.
• Provide samples of reporting and photography.
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
• Experience developing local contacts.
• Ability to handle time-sensitive newscast production.
• Military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts (mornings, nights, weekends, holidays).
• Cover breaking news, weather, and sports.
• Piece together high-quality packages for broadcast and online.
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, specials, and documentaries.
• Develop sources and produce content for on-air, online, and digital platforms.
• Shoot live shots and live interviews; track news stories.

Skills

News reporting

Photography

Video editing

Creative writing

Live reporting

Story development

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