Multimedia Journalist - Local News & Live Reporting
HEARST PROPERTIES, INC
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Job summary
WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who can identify story ideas, shoot, write and edit video news packages for multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who loves telling stories authentically across all news platforms.
The MMJ will gather information, develop sources, and produce content for on-air, online, and digital platforms, including live shots and interviews, delivering high-quality reports under tight
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 videography.
- Experience developing local contacts.
- Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive news production.
- Related military experience will be considered.
- Must be flexible with schedule.
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 for all platforms - newscasts, digital and reels for all social platforms.
- Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms.
- Shoot live shots and live interviews, develop sources and pitch strong enterprise news stories.
Skills
Job description
WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) who can identify story ideas, shoot, write and edit video news packages for multiple platforms. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who loves telling stories authentically across all news platforms.
The MMJ will gather information, develop sources, and produce content for on-air, online, and digital platforms, including live shots and interviews, delivering high-quality reports under tight
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