Multimedia Journalist: Shoot, Write, Edit & Deliver

Content Creators; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Teladoc access

Spring Health

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

TEGNA’s WZZM-TV Grand Rapids seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft memorable stories across platforms with strong writing, photography and editing.]

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of reporting experience, solid news judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Proficient with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics is preferred, with knowledge of Grand Rapids a plus.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years reporting experience preferred.
• Solid news judgment and strong communication skills; creativity and ethical decision making.
• Strong writing, production and tease writing abilities.
• ENPS, EDIUS and Axis graphics experience preferred.
• Organized; able to work under deadlines.
• Calm handling of live breaking news situations.
• Knowledge of Grand Rapids a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform authoritative, compelling live shots in developing stories or breaking news situations.
• Develop story ideas and mine the community for sources.
• Identify, write and produce stories within a specific framework.
• Research for facts and credibility.
• Maintain and develop sources to elevate reporting.
• Shoot, write, produce and edit on air and online content within deadlines.
• Use graphics and new media to enhance stories.
• Use social media and digital tools to research, distribute content.
• Attend editorial meetings and offer story ideas daily.
• Write in an exciting, captivating and authentic manner.

Skills

News judgment

Communication skills

Creative storytelling

Ethical decision making

Live breaking news

Tools

ENPS

EDIUS

Axis graphics

Job description

TEGNA’s WZZM-TV Grand Rapids seeks an experienced Multi-Skilled Journalist to craft memorable stories across platforms with strong writing, photography and editing.]

Ideal candidates bring 1–3 years of reporting experience, solid news judgment, and the ability to work under tight deadlines. Proficient with ENPS/EDIUS and Axis graphics is preferred, with knowledge of Grand Rapids a plus.