Sports Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

Sports Multimedia Journalist, WGBA

WGBA, the NBC affiliate in Green Bay, WI, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for a Sports Reporter / Multimedia Journalist.

Green Bay, aka, Titletown, is synonymous with tradition, excellence, and winning. That is the mindset any reporter should bring to this role. We are the official station of the Green Bay Packers, broadcast all preseason games, and many regular season games. The Packers are a way of life in Wisconsin and our sports team lives it...but we aren't just the Green and Gold. Our team leads the market in sports journalism with its ongoing series, Youth Sports: Beyond the Score. We produce live high school football games every week and are the broadcast partners of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Wisconsin Herd. Did we mention the 2025 NFL Draft is in Green Bay? If you're a sports reporter who lives for local sports and loves to innovate through content and creativity, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
• 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 television 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 multi media stories.

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:
• 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

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.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1694y-3-136-233-26-42 in your application.