Hearst TV - Fort Myers, FL

posted 10 days ago

Full-time
Fort Myers, FL

About the position

WZVN, the ABC affiliate in Fort Myers, Florida, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who excels in storytelling. This unique role involves uncovering and sharing compelling stories from the Southwest Florida community, fostering emotional connections with viewers. The successful candidate will rely on networking to find stories, avoiding press releases, and will report directly to the News Director.

Responsibilities

  • Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Put together extremely high-quality packages
  • Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
  • Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
  • In-person attendance is required

Requirements

  • Extraordinary Storyteller
  • Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
  • Creative writer and editor
  • Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
  • Can provide samples of reporting and photography
  • Experience developing local contacts
  • Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
  • Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
  • Related military experience will be considered

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) matching
  • Emotional Wellness Support
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • LGBTQ+ Health Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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