E.W. Scripps - Denver, CO
posted 3 months ago
KMGH, the E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Denver, Colorado, is seeking a Northern Colorado Multimedia Journalist. This position is not entry-level; it is designed for a journalist who is dedicated to covering the unique stories of Larimer and Weld counties. The successful candidate will be someone who is committed to building relationships within these communities and is passionate about telling impactful stories through both written and visual media. The role requires a journalist who can work independently while also collaborating with colleagues in the Denver newsroom for training and support. During breaking news events, the journalist will have the opportunity to work alongside a photojournalist, enhancing the storytelling process. In this role, the journalist will be responsible for receiving assignments and evaluating news leads to develop compelling story ideas. They will gather and verify factual information through interviews, observations, and research, ensuring that the stories told are accurate and engaging. The journalist will organize material, determine the angle of the story, and write it according to the prescribed editorial style and format standards. Additionally, they will shoot video and still photos to illustrate their stories, edit multimedia content for various platforms, and appear on television for packaged reports. The journalist will also be expected to go live from the site of events and assist news producers in preparing newscasts, as well as collaborate with online staff to prepare multimedia stories on tight deadlines.