Multimedia Journalist - One‑Man News Team

Scripps Media, Inc.; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Media, Inc. in Thomasville, GA is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will be a one-person band—researching, shooting, writing, and editing stories for TV and digital platforms.

You’ll connect with communities, verify facts, and deliver compelling packages in a deadline-driven newsroom. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, strong AP style writing, videography and Final Cut Pro skills, and the ability to post content to multiple websites.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Experience shooting, writing, and editing for television news.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material and write stories to editorial standards.
• Shoot video and stills to illustrate stories.
• Edit videos for multimedia platforms.
• Appear on TV in live and pre-recorded situations.
• Work cooperatively with photographers when assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscasts.
• Assist online staff in preparing multimedia stories.

Skills

Videography

Editing

AP style writing

Broadcast knowledge

Posting to websites

Deadline-driven

Driver's license

Research/Interviews

Live on-air presence

Education

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Newsroom systems

Job description

Scripps Media, Inc. in Thomasville, GA is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will be a one-person band—researching, shooting, writing, and editing stories for TV and digital platforms.

You’ll connect with communities, verify facts, and deliver compelling packages in a deadline-driven newsroom. Ideal candidates bring 3+ years of experience, strong AP style writing, videography and Final Cut Pro skills, and the ability to post content to multiple websites.