Multimedia Journalist: Tell Local Stories Solo

E.W. Scripps Company; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

WTXL, the ABC affiliate serving North Florida and South Georgia, seeks a Multimedia Journalist for Thomas County. You’ll research, shoot, write and edit stories that connect with local families across Thomasville.

You’ll work as a one-person band, gathering information, turning tips into engaging reports, and delivering content for TV and digital platforms while meeting tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in journalism or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years in news or multimedia fields.
• Strong writing, reporting, and interviewing skills.

Responsibilities

• Generate story ideas from assignments and tips.
• Record, write, shoot, and edit stories for multiple platforms.
• Appear on-air in live or pre-recorded segments.
• Collaborate with producers and photographers to shape segments.
• Publish content to station website and social platforms.

Skills

Journalism

Video shooting

Video editing

AP style writing

Multimedia storytelling

Deadline-driven

Final Cut Pro

Posting content to websites

Driver's license

Education

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Newsroom software

Broadcast cameras

Job description

WTXL, the ABC affiliate serving North Florida and South Georgia, seeks a Multimedia Journalist for Thomas County. You’ll research, shoot, write and edit stories that connect with local families across Thomasville.

You’ll work as a one-person band, gathering information, turning tips into engaging reports, and delivering content for TV and digital platforms while meeting tight deadlines.