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SUNY Plattsburgh

Multimedia Journalist at Hearst Television

SUNY Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, New York, United States

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Multimedia Journalist WPTZ-TV/NBC5, in the Burlington, VT / Plattsburgh, NY, is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present them in a compelling manner. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. This position is based at our Plattsburgh, NY studio, but will cover stories from throughout our VT/NY market. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

The estimated base salary range for this role is between $41,600 and $43,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

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

Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries

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

Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track 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 photography

Experience shooting and editing high-quality video

Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time‑sensitive newscast production

Related military experience will be considered

In‑person attendance is required

Diversity Statement At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all cultures, backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization as diverse and varied as the audience we reach, ensuring that the content we create is more compassionate, and more representative of 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

LGBTQ+ Health Services

Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

About Us Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.

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