Scripps Media - Buffalo, NY
posted 3 months ago
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.