Multimedia Journalist & Live Field Reporter

E.W. Scripps Company; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Disability insurance

Job summary

WKBW in Buffalo, NY, part of the E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to develop and tell stories from the field to digital platforms. You will research, write, shoot video, and edit for broadcast and online use.

You’ll produce live reports, contribute to newscasts, and collaborate with photographers and online staff to tell compelling local stories with accuracy and impact.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate leads to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Write and edit stories to editorial standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on television for taped interviews or narration.
• Provide live reports from the scene or mobile unit.
• Collaborate with photographers and news producers.
• Assist online staff with multimedia stories.

Skills

Videography

Editing

Camera operation

AP style writing

Posting to websites

Newsroom systems

Live reporting

Interviews

Education

BS/BA in Journalism or related field

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

WKBW in Buffalo, NY, part of the E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to develop and tell stories from the field to digital platforms. You will research, write, shoot video, and edit for broadcast and online use.

You’ll produce live reports, contribute to newscasts, and collaborate with photographers and online staff to tell compelling local stories with accuracy and impact.