Multimedia Journalist

ARKANSAS HEARST TELEVISION INC; Rogers (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) matching

Paid Time Off

Parental leave

Emotional wellness support

Job summary

ARKANSAS HEARST TELEVISION INC in Rogers, AR is seeking a Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present them live. The MMJ will report to the News Director and must be ready to cover mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

The ideal candidate has professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing, strong writing and editing skills, and the ability to develop local sources to deliver

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.

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

News reporting

Photography

Video editing

Creative writing

Story ideas development

Live reporting

Education

Television journalism education

Job description

Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

40/29, the ABC affiliate in Rogers, AR 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 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

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.

Benefits

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.

• 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

Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching nearly 25 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service. 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.