Multimedia Journalist

KCCI-TV; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Support

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits

Job summary

KCCI-TV in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them compellingly. Report to the News Director and deliver live reports as needed.

Responsibilities include gathering info for stories, covering breaking news, and collaborating with reporters on packages and documentaries. Must be capable of producing content across on-air, online, and digital platforms.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

On-air reporting

Video editing

Photography

Storytelling

Job description

Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

KCCI, the CBS affiliate in Des Moines is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present them in a compelling manner. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them live. You will report to the 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

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.