Temporary Multimedia Journalist, WKBW

$62,400 - $63,960/Yr

Scripps Media - Buffalo, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo, NY

51-100 employees

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About the position

WKBW, the ABC affiliate in Buffalo, NY, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is seeking a Temporary Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our dynamic team. The MMJ will be responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. This role is crucial in delivering quality journalism to our audience in New York's second largest city, known for its rich history and cultural significance, including being the birthplace of Buffalo Wings. The successful candidate will work closely with a strong group of journalists and a fantastic leadership team, contributing to impactful storytelling that makes a difference in the community. In this position, you will receive assignments or evaluate 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 the story. Writing will adhere to prescribed editorial style and format standards. The role also involves shooting video and still photos to illustrate stories, editing videos for all multimedia platforms, and appearing on television in live or pre-recorded situations. You will give live reports from the site of events or from a mobile broadcast unit, and work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories. Additionally, you will assist news producers in preparing newscasts and collaborate with online staff to prepare multimedia stories.

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

• 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 insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Identity protection services.
• Pet discount program.
• Employee assistance program.