Multimedia Journalist

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association is seeking a highly motivated Multimedia Journalist to join their experienced team at WQOW-TV in Eau Claire. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing story ideas, writing, shooting, editing, and presenting news stories both online and on-air.

This role requires on-camera presence and a solid understanding of digital best practices. Applicants must hold a degree in journalism or a related field. Opportunities for fill-in anchoring are also available, making this a dynamic role in the newsroom.

Qualifications

• Degree in journalism or a related multimedia field.
• Knowledge of digital best practices.
• Experience in video shooting and editing.

Responsibilities

• Develop story ideas and write engaging news content.
• Shoot and edit news segments for online and on-air.
• Provide on-camera reporting and fill-in anchoring.

Skills

Storytelling

Photojournalism

Video editing

Writing

Education

Degree in journalism or related multimedia field

Job description

WQOW-TV, Eau Claire’s ABC affiliate, is looking for a highly motivated Multimedia Journalist to join our experienced team.

We are looking for someone who will dig for stories, cultivate contacts, and engross themselves in our community. This position is great for someone who has a team attitude and can provide a confident, trustworthy, and fair presence both on-air and in the field. A successful candidate will work efficiently under pressure and within deadlines.

Requirements of this position include developing story ideas, writing, shooting, editing, and presenting stories online and on-air. This position requires on-camera reporting, photojournalism, and non-linear editing. Storytelling is valued.

Fill-in anchoring opportunities are available.

Applicants must have a degree in journalism or a related multimedia field. Knowledge of digital best-practices, and videography and editing preferred.

Disclaimer: any offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a background screening and driving record with a valid driver’s license.

WQOW is an EOE-M/F/D/V employer.