| Employer | The E.W. Scripps Co |
|---|---|
| Location | Milwaukee, WI |
| Type | Full time |
| Apply by | July 3, 025 |
| More details | https://wisc.joinhandshake.com/jobs/9971905 |
| Posted on | June 5, 2025 |
Description
WTMJ, the NBC station in Milwaukee owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is looking for a Reporter / Multimedia Journalist. Join an award-winning news operation in the largest city in Wisconsin, along the shores of Lake Michigan. The city is home to major league sports teams, a handful of Fortune 500 Companies, a booming brewery scene, arts and culture galore, and the kinds of stories you’ll be eager to tell. The Reporter / MMJ is responsible for researching, writing, capturing visual content, and editing stories for multiple platforms. Come join a strong team with excellent leadership!
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 interviews, observation, and research.
• Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write stories 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-air live and in prerecorded situations.
• Work cooperatively with photographers assigned to stories.
• Assist news producers in preparing newscasts.
• Assist online staff in preparing 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 is 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 or similar programs
• Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
• Proficient at posting content to various websites
• Self-motivated and able to work in a fastpaced deadline-driven environment
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
Deadline – July 3, 2025.