Multimedia Journalist

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Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

WVTM in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present live reports. The role requires strong storytelling, authenticity, and the ability to deliver compelling content across TV and digital platforms.

The candidate will report to the Assistant News Director and may work mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays depending on news coverage needs. Experience in television news reporting and editing is essential.

Qualifications

Proven experience in television news reporting.
Creative writer who can edit compelling packages.
Ability to deliver authentic reporting under deadlines.

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts.
Cover breaking news, weather and sports.
Assemble high-quality news packages.
Collaborate with reporters on packages and documentaries.
Develop sources and create stories for on-air and digital platforms.
Shoot live shots and track news stories.

Skills

Television News Reporting

Photography

Editing

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Video Cameras

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.