Multimedia Journalist: Field Reporting & Editing

Scripps Media, Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Retirement savings plan with company 


Disability and life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

WKBW in Buffalo, NY is seeking a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join our team. You will research, write, capture visual content, and edit stories that inform the community—from the field to the digital screen.

You’ll work in a fast-paced newsroom, shoot video, edit for multiple platforms, and deliver live or taped segments. A BS/BA and 3+ years’ experience, plus a valid driver’s license, are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and proof of insurance with company-required limits

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research
• Organize material and write stories according to editorial style and format standards
• Shoot video and stills to illustrate stories
• Edit videos for all multimedia platforms
• Appear on television program for taped interviews or narration
• Give live reports from site or mobile broadcast unit
• Work with photographer assigned to story, if any
• Assist news producer in preparing newscasts
• Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories

Skills

Video editing

Story crafting

On-camera reporting

AP style writing

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Broadcast cameras

Non-linear editing

Job description

WKBW in Buffalo, NY is seeking a passionate Multimedia Journalist to join our team. You will research, write, capture visual content, and edit stories that inform the community—from the field to the digital screen.

You’ll work in a fast-paced newsroom, shoot video, edit for multiple platforms, and deliver live or taped segments. A BS/BA and 3+ years’ experience, plus a valid driver’s license, are preferred.