Multimedia Journalist, Oshkosh

Job Description

Multimedia Journalist, Oshkosh, WGBA

It's time for a local news upgrade. Come help us break the mold and kick 1995 news to the curb!

NBC 26 is hiring a visionary Multimedia Journalist that can flip the way news is presented on its head.

We're looking for an aggressive reporter based in Oshkosh, Wisconsin to tell social media-style stories about their community for our broadcast and digital platforms.

Nestled along the shores of Lake Winnebago, the largest inland lake of the 15,000 in Wisconsin, Oshkosh has everything a journalist could ask for. It is home to the largest university in Northeast Wisconsin, the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) – which is a must-see for any aviation enthusiast and hosts the busiest airport in the world one week a year – an up-and-coming downtown business district, and the Wisconsin Herd, the Milwaukee Bucks G-League team. Oshkosh is a hub of business and industry in the rapidly growing Fox Valley. Close to Milwaukee and Chicago to the south and Green Bay to the north, you're never far away from world class theater, professional sports, and high-end dining. Or, if you want to get away from it all, hiking, kayaking, camping, fishing, or any outdoor activities are just out your backdoor.

Scripps is also serious about growth. At NBC 26, you'll work with our Executive Reporter, a veteran reporter who, daily, coaches and mentors reporters in the field and the newsroom. If you want to be the go-to community expert, ask the tough questions, highlight the proud and dynamic people in Neenah-Menasha and surrounding communities -- and work for a station with innovation and experimentation at its core -- this is the perfect opportunity for you to radically differentiate today's news from the newscasts your parents watch

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• Develop sources and break relevant stories on all platforms.
• Pitch, shoot, write, edit, and track compelling enterprise and real-time stories.
• Confirm accuracy of information before publishing, posting, or broadcasting stories.
• Pitch stories that impact local communities and neighborhoods.
• Become an expert in your assigned neighborhood.
• Produce packaged reports and go live from the scene when necessary.
• Help news producers prepare newscasts by identifying the best video and sound, and showcasing elements.
• Think digital first. Publish and post regular updates as information dictates.
• Act as the point person for the digital landing pages for your community.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, and a desire to change the way local news is gathered and presented.
• Deep knowledge of current and emerging social media platforms.
• Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems.
• Basic videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
• Ability to edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment.
• Strong broadcast and AP-style writing skills.
• 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 and good driving record required. In addition, proof of insurance and liability coverage may be required.

If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.

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