Multimedia Journalist: Digital-First, Live Reporting Pro
Hearst Communications, Inc.
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Job summary
Hearst Communications, Inc. in Des Moines seeks a Multimedia Journalist to identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present across broadcast and digital platforms.
You will deliver LIVE reports, contribute to digital‑first coverage, and help grow Hearst’s presence wherever viewers get news. You report to the News Director and collaborate with reporters to develop sources, craft engaging content for air, web, and social channels, including mornings, nights, weekends,
Qualifications
- 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 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.
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Job description
Hearst Communications, Inc. in Des Moines seeks a Multimedia Journalist to identify compelling story ideas, shoot and edit video packages, and present across broadcast and digital platforms.
You will deliver LIVE reports, contribute to digital‑first coverage, and help grow Hearst’s presence wherever viewers get news. You report to the News Director and collaborate with reporters to develop sources, craft engaging content for air, web, and social channels, including mornings, nights, weekends,
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