Weekend TV News Writer

News 3 Now is looking for a Multi-Media Journalist to join our team of ambitious journalists. We're looking for the next great storyteller with a proven ability to find, create and deliver important content as part of high-quality, high-energy newscasts. We're looking for someone passionate about news who can cover the big breaking news story as well as they can tell a feature story. News 3 Now produces more than 40 hours of television news a week, and we embrace coverage through our app, social, website, and streaming video channels resulting in a digital stronghold position in the market. The right candidate will innovate on TV as well as digital and social channels. Since 1890, Morgan Murphy Media has been committed to quality journalism. We expect our reporters to come to our editorial meetings each day with multiple actionable story ideas.
You'll need the ability to shoot, write and edit your own pieces. Deliver engaging live reports, especially in breaking news situations
Publish content and engage with audiences through social and digital channels
Work to develop long-form promotable content that drives viewership.
Build sources within our community, showing you know how to listen to what interests our viewers.
An open mind and a passion for great journalism
Experience in both hard news and feature reporting
Minimum two years experience in broadcast journalism
Four-year degree in journalism, communications or equivalent field preferred
Ability to present news stories professionally from a TV studio
Proficient at posting content to various websites
Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
Working knowledge of newsroom software, camera equipment, and editing systems
What News 3 Now/WISC-TV offers:
We're a dynamic and progressive family-owned business that values our employees, our culture, and our community
Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, and long-term disability insurance, EAP, flexible spending account, 401(k), paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays)
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Employment Type: Full Time