Multimedia Journalist

$62,400 - $63,960/Yr

Wkbw - Buffalo, NY

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Buffalo, NY

About the position

WKBW, the ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, is seeking a Temporary Multimedia Journalist to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for various platforms. As part of a strong group of journalists led by an exceptional leadership team, you will have the opportunity to work in New York's second-largest city, known for its rich history and cultural significance, including being the birthplace of Buffalo Wings. This position is designed for individuals who are passionate about journalism and eager to make a difference in the community. In this role, you will receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop compelling story ideas. You will gather and verify factual information through interviews, observations, and research, ensuring that your stories are accurate and engaging. Organizing material and determining the slant or emphasis of your stories will be essential, as will writing according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. You will also be responsible for shooting video and still photos to illustrate your stories, editing videos for all multimedia platforms, and appearing on television in both live and pre-recorded situations. Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work cooperatively with photographers assigned to your stories and assist news producers in preparing newscasts. Additionally, you will support online staff in preparing multimedia stories, ensuring that our content reaches a wide audience across various platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and is ready to contribute to the vibrant journalism community at WKBW.

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 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

Benefits

  • A career path to grow your professional experiences
  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits
  • Retirement savings plan with company match
  • Disability accident insurance
  • Hospital indemnity
  • Critical illness
  • Life insurance
  • AD&D
  • ID protection
  • Pet discount program
  • Employee assistance program
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