Multimedia Journalist

Morgan Murphy Media; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

WKBT, News 8 Now, part of Morgan Murphy Media, seeks an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom and continue delivering engaging content across platforms. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can own the big story each day and collaborate with photojournalists or work solo on shooting, writing and editing for daily newscasts and digital audiences.

We value strong news writing, visual storytelling, and the ability to engage viewers on TV and social channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong news writing and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency with digital video cameras and editing software.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers and anchors to produce dynamic local news content.
• Create long-form reports for digital audiences and television viewers.
• Participate in editorial discussions and contribute coverage ideas.
• Develop understanding of the La Crosse DMA and build relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Storytelling

Video journalism

Broadcast writing

Social media

Editing

Live local reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Job description

WKBT, News 8 Now is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom and continue our tradition of excellence across media platforms. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a proven ability to find, create and deliver engaging news content across platforms. We’re looking for someone who can own the big story each day, whether working as a team with one of our award-winning photojournalists, or individually, shooting, writing and editing stories for daily newscasts as well as our digital and social audiences.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate with newscast producers, assignment editors, and anchors to produce dynamic, local news content for live television broadcast and digital platforms.
• Create long-form, special reports aimed at digital audiences and key television viewers.
• Participate in editorial discussions and contribute coverage ideas to the daily news planner.
• Develop a key understanding of the La Crosse/Eau Claire DMA and build relationships with newsmakers, politicians, and residents.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including excellent news writing and visual storytelling.
• Demonstrated proficiency with digital video cameras, commercial video editing software, and social media platforms.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs. of gear and to sit, walk, or stand for long periods of time.
• Valid Driver’s License and good driving record.

Morgan Murphy Media is a progressive and family-owned business that places our highest values on our employees, the workplace culture, and the communities we serve. WKBT is the CBS affiliate proudly serving western Wisconsin, southeastern Minnesota, and northeast Iowa. In addition to offering an array of traditional broadcast channels and award-winning newscasts, we are at the forefront of the digital and on-demand landscape locally through our website and news, weather, and streaming apps.

Morgan Murphy Media is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees and our communities.