Multimedia Journalist: Breaking News & Digital Reporter

CBS 17 (WNCN); Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WNCN-TV/CBS 17 in Raleigh seeks a self‑sufficient Multimedia Journalist with a passion for enterprise storytelling. The role covers breaking news and general assignments, and requires shooting, writing, editing, and reporting on‑site with strong on‑air presence.

You will create digital content for our website, social media, and streaming platforms, while building sources and delivering clear, engaging reports for news consumers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (depends on market size).
• Engaging on‑air presence and proactive breaking news coverage across the Raleigh‑Durham market.
• Ability to gather urgent information on scene from witnesses and law enforcement.
• Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology for digital, social and streaming platforms.

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing background and details.
• Arrange interviews with information sources.
• Review and correct content for grammar and punctuation per editorial guidelines.
• Research background information to provide complete and accurate stories.
• Pitch stories to managers and producers based on local relevance.
• Shoot and edit news events and reports for all platforms.
• Produce and present reports for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Engage with viewers on social media and manage on‑line content.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

On‑camera reporting

News writing

Editing video

Digital content creation

Break news coverage

Public speaking

Proactive sourcing

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

WNCN-TV/CBS 17 in Raleigh seeks a self‑sufficient Multimedia Journalist with a passion for enterprise storytelling. The role covers breaking news and general assignments, and requires shooting, writing, editing, and reporting on‑site with strong on‑air presence.

You will create digital content for our website, social media, and streaming platforms, while building sources and delivering clear, engaging reports for news consumers.