Multimedia Journalist - Wlfi

Gray Media • West Lafayette, IN

18d

About The Position

WLFI-TV (News 18), a CBS affiliate serving the Lafayette-West Lafayette area and West-Central Indiana, is seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist. The role develops, gathers, shoots, writes, and edits daily coverage for broadcast and digital platforms. The position follows a Wednesday-through-Sunday schedule, focusing on news during the week, with an opportunity for candidates interested in contributing to weekend sports content. It requires strong news judgment, technical self-sufficiency in field production, and the ability to deliver clean, accurate stories on deadline. The journalist may report live from the field, publish website content, contribute to and anchor weekend sports coverage, develop news sources, and represent the station at community events.

Requirements

• College degree in journalism or a related field.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Strong news judgment.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under strict deadlines.
• Non-linear editing skills.
• ENPS skills.
• Web publishing skills.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, gather, shoot, write, and edit compelling news stories.
• Report live from the field, as assigned.
• Write, edit, and post compelling content for the website.
• Contribute to and anchor weekend sports content.
• Regularly contribute story ideas and stay organized while working under pressure.
• Develop and maintain contacts and news sources.
• Attend and represent the station at community events regularly.
• Perform other job-related duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time