Multimedia Journalist: Local Stories and Live Reporting

E.W. Scripps Company; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

WPTV in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Multimedia Journalist to develop and report community-centered stories across platforms. You will own stories from pitch to production, blending reporting, visuals, and storytelling for TV, digital, and social media.

The role requires a BS/BA in a related field and 3+ years of related experience, with strong writing, videography, and editing skills using Final Cut Pro. On-site position with demand for mobility and teamwork.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Write story according to editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit or assist in editing videos for multimedia platforms.
• Give live reports from site or on mobile broadcast unit.
• Work with photographer and assist news producer in preparing newscasts.

Skills

Strong reporting

AP style writing

Video shooting

Editing video

Final Cut Pro

Newsroom software

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Broadcast camera equipment

Job description

WPTV in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Multimedia Journalist to develop and report community-centered stories across platforms. You will own stories from pitch to production, blending reporting, visuals, and storytelling for TV, digital, and social media.

The role requires a BS/BA in a related field and 3+ years of related experience, with strong writing, videography, and editing skills using Final Cut Pro. On-site position with demand for mobility and teamwork.