Scripps Montana/MTN is hiring: Multimedia Journalist, KTVQ in Billings

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Launch your journalism career at KTVQ, where we transform passionate storytellers into skilled professionals! We're known for nurturing entry-level talent and helping them soar. Imagine developing your craft amid Montana's breathtaking landscapes while connecting with a community that truly values local news.

You'll chase breaking stories, craft compelling narratives, and see your work make a real difference in Billings. This isn't just a job—it's your chance to grow professionally while experiencing the adventure of living in Big Sky Country. Ready to tell stories that matter while building an impressive portfolio? Join our team and discover why KTVQ is the perfect launchpad for ambitious journalists. Scripps offers a hybrid work option for this position.

Responsibilities

• Research and develop story ideas from assignments, news leads and tips
• Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation and research
• Write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Shoot video and still photos to illustrate your stories
• Edit videos for all multimedia platforms
• Appear on television for taped interviews and narration
• Deliver live reports from event sites or mobile broadcast units
• Work cooperatively with photographers when assigned
• Assist news producers in preparing newscasts
• Create content for multiple platforms including digital and social media

Qualifications

• BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
• Driving required. Valid Driver's License, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits

Skills / Requirements

• Computer literacy including familiarity with newsroom computer systems
• Videography and non-linear editing experience
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Experience with Final Cut Pro editing systems or similar equipment
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Proficiency in posting content to various websites
• Self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Our Team

We have hikers, rock climbers, mountain bikers, kayakers, runners, skiers, gamers, hunters, fishing enthusiasts, beekeepers, travelers, boaters, community leaders and every other mixture of diverse backgrounds, passions, and life experiences. We are a community of welcoming, mission-focused, and lively people that continue to grow as we grow our company and rise to our full potential in every aspect of our business.

Where you\'ll live, work and play

Billings, MT, where outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the big small-town charm and quick access to national parks. Skiing is right outside your door as well as an expansive 47 miles of walking and biking trails that surround the largest city in Montana. There is no better place to hit the trails than in Montana’s Trailhead. Billings offers hundreds of acres of city parks. Ride or walk along the Yellowstone River, take in the forever views from Swords Park, or head west to a wilder landscape near Zimmerman Trail. The Magic City lives up to its name with culture and arts including plentiful shopping, theater, restaurants, and famous local brew pubs. The vibrant economy fosters an entrepreneurial spirit and a medical hub that boasts a regional health care center and is home to two universities. Positioned as a gateway to Yellowstone National Park and Wyoming, excursions including the Big Horn Mountains and more without the big city hassles are abundant. Billings has been voted #24 of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America.

EEO Notice

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