Wkbw - Buffalo, NY
posted 3 months ago
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.