Multimedia Journalist

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Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY)

Hybrid

USD 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

WVTM in Birmingham is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present content live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and deliver compelling on-air and digital reporting across platforms.

The role requires strong storytelling, authenticity, and the ability to work under deadline pressure, with experience in television news production and editing. Availability for flexible shifts is expected.

Qualifications

Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
Creative writer and editor.
Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers.
Samples of reporting and photography requested.
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
Ability to handle time-sensitive newscast production stress.

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts.
Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports.
Put together high-quality packages.
Collaborate with reporters on packages, specials and documentaries.
Develop sources, create story ideas across platforms.
Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track stories.

Skills

News reporting

Photography

Editing

Storytelling

Live reporting

On-air presentation

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.