Multimedia Journalist

Job Description
WPTZ-TV/NBC5, in the Burlington, VT / Plattsburgh, NY market, is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to work in our Plattsburgh facility. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

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 developing local contacts

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

Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $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.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Emotional Wellness Support

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

LGBTQ+ Health Service

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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