Multimedia Journalist, WTMJ

E.W. Scripps - Milwaukee, WI

Full-time - Entry Level

Milwaukee, WI

51-100 employees

Publishing Industries

About the position

WTMJ, NBC station in Milwaukee, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join its award-winning news operation. This position offers the opportunity to work in the largest city in Wisconsin, located along the picturesque shores of Lake Michigan. Milwaukee is not only home to several Fortune 500 companies but also boasts a vibrant brewery scene, rich arts and culture, and a plethora of compelling stories waiting to be told. As a Multimedia Journalist, you will be part of a dynamic team in a city that celebrates Major League sports, including the World Champion Milwaukee Bucks. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for various platforms. Your day-to-day tasks will include receiving assignments or evaluating news leads and tips to develop story ideas. You will gather and verify factual information through interviews, observations, and research, organizing material to determine the slant or emphasis of your stories. You will write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards, shoot video and still photos to illustrate your narratives, and edit videos for all multimedia platforms. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to appear on TV, delivering live reports from the site of events or from a mobile broadcast unit. Collaboration with photographers and assisting news producers in preparing newscasts will also be part of your responsibilities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is eager to contribute to a strong team with excellent leadership in a beautiful part of the country.

Responsibilities

• Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas.
• Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story 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 on-air in live or pre-recorded situations.
• Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
• Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
• Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.

Requirements

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
• Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment.
• Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills.
• Proficient at posting content to various websites.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.