WLKY - MMJ Reporter

Louisville, KYOnsiteFull TimePosted 9 days ago

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Required skills

multimedia journalist
reporter
story ideas
shoot
write
edit video news packages
vertical videos
news platforms
breaking news
weather

Nice to have

related military experience

Role summary

WLKY, a CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY, seeks a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to identify story ideas, shoot, write, and edit video packages for various platforms. The role involves gathering information, covering breaking news, developing sources, and producing content for on-air, online, and social media. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who communicates authentically across news platforms and can handle the pressures of time-sensitive news production. Experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing is required, along with the ability to develop local contacts and shoot/edit high-quality video.

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, KY is looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter who can identify important story ideas, shoot, write and edit video news packages and vertical videos, and present in compelling ways. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter who loves telling stories in an authentic way and is comfortable communicating on all news platforms.

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays

Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports

Put together high-quality packages for all platforms - newscasts, digital and reels for all social platforms

Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms

Shoot live shots and live interviews, develop sources and pitch strong enterprise news stories

Requirements

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 videography

Experience developing local contacts

Experience shooting and editing high-quality video

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive news production

Related military experience will be considered

Must be flexible with schedule

Values in Action

At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following 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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