Multimedia Journalist, WEWS

The E.W. Scripps Company•Cleveland, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WEWS News 5, an ABC station operated by The E.W. Scripps Company in Cleveland, Ohio, is hiring a Multimedia Journalist for its newsroom. This is not an entry-level position. The role calls for a journalist who can distinguish the station through strong source-building, enterprise reporting, and compelling storytelling that informs, engages, and serves the community. The newsroom supports journalists’ professional growth and focuses on trusted journalism, investigative reporting, innovation, and community engagement. The Multimedia Journalist develops original story ideas, gathers and verifies information, writes content to editorial standards and AP style, shoots video and still photography, and edits material for television, digital, social, and streaming platforms. The position includes appearing on television, conducting interviews or narration, delivering live reports, collaborating with newsroom colleagues, assisting producers with newscasts and coverage plans, and partnering with digital teams on multimedia content. The role is based in Cleveland, Ohio, and the posting is identified as onsite. The posted Ohio hourly compensation range is $41.83–$46.15.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience.
Generally, 3+ years of professional reporting experience preferred.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with company-required limits.
Strong journalism skills, including enterprise reporting, source development, and storytelling.
Proven ability to develop exclusive stories through relationship-building, public records research, and enterprise reporting that delivers meaningful impact for local communities.
Computer literacy, including experience with newsroom content management systems.
Strong broadcast writing and AP style skills.
Experience publishing content across digital, social, and streaming platforms.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong news judgment and a commitment to accurate, ethical journalism.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred.
Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment.
Ability to edit video using Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, or similar editing systems.

Responsibilities

Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop original story ideas.
Gather and verify factual information through interviews, observation, and research.
Organize material, determine story emphasis, and write content according to editorial standards and AP style.
Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories.
Edit, or assist in editing, video for television, digital, social, and streaming platforms.
Appear on television programs while conducting interviews or providing narration.
Deliver live reports from the scene of breaking news and community events.
Work collaboratively with photographers and other newsroom staff when assigned.
Assist producers in preparing newscasts and coverage plans.
Partner with digital teams to create compelling multimedia content for all platforms.

Benefits

Full medical, dental, and vision benefits, as well as certain other health and wellness benefits.
Retirement savings plan with company match.
Disability accident insurance.
Hospital indemnity insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Life insurance.
AD&D insurance.
ID protection.
Pet discount program.
Employee assistance program.
Career path to grow professional experiences.