Multimedia Journalist: Live Reporter & Producer
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Job summary
Hearst Television's WVTM Birmingham is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present content live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and deliver engaging stories across on-air and digital platforms.
The role requires experience in TV reporting, photography, and editing, with a focus on authentic storytelling that connects with viewers across multiple platforms. Samples of reporting and photography are requested.
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 developing local contacts.
- Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
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
Skills
Job description
Hearst Television's WVTM Birmingham is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who can identify story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages, and present content live. You will report to the Assistant News Director and deliver engaging stories across on-air and digital platforms.
The role requires experience in TV reporting, photography, and editing, with a focus on authentic storytelling that connects with viewers across multiple platforms. Samples of reporting and photography are requested.
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