Multimedia Journalist: Local News & Visual Storytelling

WPTV; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

WPTV, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a Multimedia Journalist based in Martin County to pursue local stories across platforms, from pitch to production, with strong reporting and visuals.

You will shoot, edit, and deliver reporter packages; write in AP style; work with online staff; and appear on air. BS/BA and 3+ years in news preferred; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• Generally 3+ years of newsroom-related experience preferred.
• Strong reporting and AP-style writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments or news tips and develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify information through interviews, observation and research.
• Write and organize material to editorial standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit videos for all multimedia platforms and appear on air.

Education

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent experience

Generally, 3+ years of newsroom experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro editing

Broadcast camera equipment

Videography

Job description

WPTV, the ABC affiliate in West Palm Beach, Florida, seeks a Multimedia Journalist based in Martin County to pursue local stories across platforms, from pitch to production, with strong reporting and visuals.

You will shoot, edit, and deliver reporter packages; write in AP style; work with online staff; and appear on air. BS/BA and 3+ years in news preferred; valid driver’s license required.