Multimedia Journalist, KNXV Job at ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix

KNXV, The E.W. Scripps Company ABC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a dynamic Multimedia Journalist to join our team. In this position, you will research, write, capture visual content and edit stories for multiple platforms.

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 program when conducting taped interview or narration.
• 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 multimedia stories.

What you’ll need

• BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• Generally, 3+ years of experience in a 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 and good driving record; ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits.

Where you’ll live, work and play

Phoenix is a vibrant desert metropolis where endless sunshine meets unlimited opportunity. As the fifth‑largest city in the United States, Phoenix offers a unique blend of urban sophistication and outdoor adventure. The Valley of the Sun boasts world‑class hiking trails like Camelback Mountain and South Mountain, just minutes from downtown's thriving arts district and professional sports venues home to the Suns, Diamondbacks, and Cardinals. The city's rapidly growing tech sector and diverse economy create countless story opportunities, while the stunning Sonoran Desert landscape provides a breathtaking backdrop for your reporting. With over 300 days of sunshine annually, you'll enjoy year‑round outdoor activities from spring training baseball to championship golf courses.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.