ABC17 News is seeking a full-time Multimedia Journalist who is passionate about journalism, deeply curious about the world around them, and committed to connecting with our community. We are a research-driven newsroom with a distinct news brand and a clear understanding of what our viewers expect. We’re looking for a journalist who will embrace that brand, develop meaningful enterprise stories, and bring urgency, creativity, and authenticity to their reporting.
Job Description
The Multimedia Journalist will research, develop, write, shoot, edit, and present stories for television and digital platforms while cultivating community sources and generating enterprise ideas that align with the ABC17 News brand. This role requires exceptional live reporting skills, the ability to respond to breaking news with urgency and accuracy, and the flexibility to adapt to changing newsroom priorities. Additional responsibilities may include beat reporting, producing, and digital editing. We take a digital-first approach to journalism. The successful candidate will keep viewers informed throughout the day with timely online updates, engaging social media content, and a strong digital presence that extends our reporting beyond the newscast. We value transparent reporting that brings viewers along for the process, offering behind-the-scenes insight that strengthens understanding and builds trust. Our journalists should go beyond the headlines to explain complex issues, ask tough questions, and help viewers understand why the stories we cover matter.
Qualifications
- Strong writing, reporting, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills.
- Exceptional live reporting abilities, with the ability to deliver information accurately and confidently under pressure.
- A curious, enterprising mindset and a passion for uncovering facts, asking questions, and developing original story ideas.
- Strong TV and digital reporting skills, including compelling on-air storytelling, timely online updates, and engaging social media content.
- Creativity, authenticity, and a strong desire to connect with the community and build trust with viewers.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, research-driven newsroom and adapt to changing priorities.
- Flexibility to take on additional newsroom responsibilities as needed.
- A bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is preferred. Previous newsroom experience is a plus.
- Must have a valid driver's license to operate company vehicles and successfully pass a drug screening and background check.
When applying for this position, please apply online at:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1059541&d=External-Corporate&city=%22Columbia%22#
Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume when applying.
NPG of Missouri, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posting closes when position is filled
Skills Required
- Strong writing, reporting, storytelling, and editorial judgment skills
- Exceptional live reporting abilities and accurate performance under pressure
- Curious, enterprising mindset with the ability to develop original story ideas
- Strong television and digital reporting skills, including online updates and social media content
- Creativity, authenticity, and ability to connect with the community and build viewer trust
- Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced newsroom and adapt to changing priorities
- Flexibility to take on additional newsroom responsibilities
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, communications, or a related field
- Previous newsroom experience
- Valid driver's license to operate company vehicles
- Successful completion of a drug screening and background check
What We Do
We are the local FOX, ABC, CW, and Telemundo affiliate for the Yuma - El Centro DMA
