WLKY - MMJ Reporter

Hearst•Louisville, KY

11d

About The Position

WLKY, the CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, is seeking a Multimedia Journalist/Reporter to identify important story ideas, shoot, write, and edit video news packages and vertical videos, and present stories compellingly. The role calls for a motivated self-starter who tells stories authentically and communicates across news platforms. The reporter gathers information and produces coverage for newscasts, digital platforms, and social media. Stories may involve breaking news, weather, and sports, and the schedule may include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position also involves developing local sources, pitching enterprise stories, and conducting live shots and interviews. Hearst Television says it values collaboration and open communication, and aims to create authentic, accurate content connected to the communities it serves.

Requirements

Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography, and editing.
Creative writing and editing skills.
Ability to deliver stories authentically and connect with viewers.
Ability to provide samples of reporting and videography.
Experience developing local contacts.
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
Ability to handle the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive news production.
Must be flexible with schedule.
Related military experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts, which may include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Cover breaking news, weather, and sports.
Create high-quality packages for newscasts, digital platforms, and social media reels.
Develop sources and story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and across digital platforms.
Shoot live shots and live interviews.
Pitch strong enterprise news stories.
Shoot, write, and edit video news packages and vertical videos.