Multimedia Journalist

Job Description

WTMJ, NBC station in Milwaukee owned by The E.W. Scripps Company is looking for a Multimedia Journalist. Join an award-winning news operation in the largest city in Wisconsin, along the shores of Lake Michigan. The city is home to a handful of Fortune 500 Companies, a booming brewery scene, arts and culture galore, and the kinds of stories you'll be eager to tell. You'll live and work in a city with Major League sports teams, including the World Champion Milwaukee Bucks! The MMJ is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. Come join a strong team with excellent leadership in a beautiful part of the country.

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 TV on-air 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-d2w18y-3-142-124-237-42 in your application.