Multimedia Journalist: Report, Shoot & Edit Platforms

KMTV 3 News Now; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KMTV 3 News Now in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks an experienced Multimedia Journalist to research, write, shoot, and edit compelling stories across multiple platforms. You will cover stories important to the community while working independently and with an award-winning team in a fast-paced newsroom.

We are looking for journalists with experience who want to continue growing their skills and deliver engaging local news with Omaha’s Midwest values and urban opportunities.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assist in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms.
• Appear on TV in live and recorded situations.
• Work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
• Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.

Skills

Strong broadcast writing

AP style writing

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Tools

Final Cut Pro editing

Broadcast camera equipment

Newsroom systems

Job description

KMTV 3 News Now in Omaha, Nebraska, seeks an experienced Multimedia Journalist to research, write, shoot, and edit compelling stories across multiple platforms. You will cover stories important to the community while working independently and with an award-winning team in a fast-paced newsroom.

We are looking for journalists with experience who want to continue growing their skills and deliver engaging local news with Omaha’s Midwest values and urban opportunities.