Multimedia Journalist, WXYZ

Scripps Media - Southfield, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Southfield, MI

51-100 employees

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About the position

WXYZ, the E.W. Scripps ABC station in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join our team. As a pioneer in broadcasting with a legacy dating back to 1948, WXYZ has a rich history of delivering impactful news coverage to the Detroit community. The ideal candidate will contribute to our tradition of excellence, bringing a passion for storytelling, investigative reporting, and a commitment to journalistic integrity. This role requires a dynamic individual who can develop sources and break relevant stories across all platforms, ensuring that our audience receives timely and accurate news coverage. In this position, you will be responsible for pitching, shooting, writing, editing, and tracking compelling enterprise and real-time stories. You will confirm the accuracy of information before publishing, posting, or broadcasting stories, and pitch stories that impact local communities and neighborhoods. Additionally, you will produce packaged reports and go live from the scene when necessary, helping news producers prepare newscasts by identifying the best video, sound, and showcasing elements. You will organize material, determine emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards, while also shooting video and still photos to illustrate stories. Editing videos for all multimedia platforms will be a key part of your responsibilities, and you will work cooperatively with photographers assigned to your stories. The Multimedia Journalist role is essential in maintaining the high standards of journalism that WXYZ is known for. You will assist online staff in preparing multimedia stories, ensuring that our content is engaging and accessible to our audience. This position requires a flexible schedule, as fill-in work will be necessary, and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds is required. A valid driver's license and a good driving record are also essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop sources and break relevant stories on all platforms.
• Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and track compelling enterprise and real-time stories.
• Confirm accuracy of information before publishing, posting, or broadcasting stories.
• Pitch stories that impact local communities and neighborhoods.
• Produce packaged reports and go live from the scene when necessary.
• Help news producers prepare newscasts by identifying the best video, sound and showcasing elements.
• Organize material, determine emphasis, and write stories 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.
• Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story if one is assigned.
• Assist online staff in preparing multimedia stories.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Storytelling ability.
• 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.
• Computer literate, including newsroom computer systems.
• Proficient at posting content to various platforms.
• Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with digital media and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with local Detroit news and community issues.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401k retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.