Remote Multimedia Journalist - Local News Reporter

Sunseeker Property Service; La Crosse (WI); À distance; USD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

WKBT is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. The role is based in Eau Claire, WI, covering stories for daily newscasts and digital/social platforms from a home office.

You will collaborate with producers and anchors to deliver strong local storytelling and build relationships with sources across the community. The ideal candidate has a journalism degree, strong news-writing skills, and proficiency with video cameras, editing software, and social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field.
• Strong news writing and storytelling skills.
• Proficiency with digital video cameras and video editing software.
• Experience with social media platforms.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs of gear and stand for long periods.

Responsabilités

• Collaborate with producers, assignment editors and anchors to produce local news content for live TV and digital platforms.
• Create long-form, special reports for digital audiences and viewers.
• Contribute coverage ideas to the daily news planner during editorial discussions.
• Develop understanding of the northern La Crosse/Eau Claire DMA and build relationships with newsmakers and residents.

Connaissances

Verbal communication

Written communication

News writing

Visual storytelling

Social media proficiency

Video editing

Use of video cameras

Formation

Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field

Outils

Video editing software

Digital video cameras

Description du poste

WKBT is seeking an experienced Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. The role is based in Eau Claire, WI, covering stories for daily newscasts and digital/social platforms from a home office.

You will collaborate with producers and anchors to deliver strong local storytelling and build relationships with sources across the community. The ideal candidate has a journalism degree, strong news-writing skills, and proficiency with video cameras, editing software, and social media.