Senior Enterprise Multimedia Journalist

WCPO 9 News; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

WCPO 9 News in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. This role emphasizes enterprise reporting, strong source-building, and engaging storytelling that serves the community.

The position requires experience beyond entry level, with 3+ years preferred. Candidates should be proficient in videography, editing, and working across TV, digital, and streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Generally, 3+ years of professional reporting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop original story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine story emphasis, and write content according to editorial standards and AP style.
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
• Edit, or assist in editing, video for television, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
• Appear on television programs while conducting interviews or providing narration.
• Deliver live reports from the scene of breaking news and community events.
• Work collaboratively with photographers and other newsroom staff when assigned.
• Assist producers in preparing newscasts and coverage plans.
• Partner with digital teams to create compelling multimedia content for all platforms.

Skills

Enterprise reporting

Source development

Storytelling

AP style

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or related field

Tools

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Newsroom CMS

Job description

WCPO 9 News in Cincinnati, OH is hiring a Multimedia Journalist to join our award-winning newsroom. This role emphasizes enterprise reporting, strong source-building, and engaging storytelling that serves the community.

The position requires experience beyond entry level, with 3+ years preferred. Candidates should be proficient in videography, editing, and working across TV, digital, and streaming platforms.