MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST - WLFI

FOX Carolina News • West Lafayette, IN

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About The Position

WLFI (News 18), a CBS affiliate serving the Lafayette-West Lafayette area and West-Central Indiana, is seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist. The journalist will enterprise, shoot, write, and edit 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. The role requires strong news judgment, technical self-sufficiency in field production, and the ability to produce clean, accurate stories on deadline.

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 the pressure of strict deadlines.
• Non-linear editing skills.
• ENPS skills.
• Web publishing skills.
• Ability to pass 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