Multimedia Journalist, Eau Claire at Morgan Murphy Media La Crosse, WI

Sunseeker Property Service; La Crosse (WI); Remote; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WKBT is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. The role is based in Eau Claire, WI, covering stories for daily newscasts and digital/social platforms from a home office.

You will collaborate with producers and anchors to deliver strong local storytelling and build relationships with sources across the community. The ideal candidate has a journalism degree, strong news-writing skills, and proficiency with video cameras, editing software, and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong news writing and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with digital video cameras and video editing software.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs of gear and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with producers, assignment editors and anchors to produce local news content for live TV and digital platforms.
• Create long-form, special reports for digital audiences and viewers.
• Contribute coverage ideas to the daily news planner during editorial discussions.
• Develop understanding of the northern La Crosse/Eau Claire DMA and build relationships with newsmakers and residents.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

News writing

Visual storytelling

Social media proficiency

Video editing

Use of video cameras

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Tools

Video editing software

Digital video cameras

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 who is able to work from their home in Eau Claire, WI, covering impactful stories targeting the northern section of the DMA 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 daily news planner.
• Develop a key understanding of the northern section 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.

Employment Type: Full Time