Multimedia Journalist, KRTV

KRTV, the E.W. Scripps CBS affiliate in Great Falls, Montana, is seeking a talented Multimedia Journalist who will bring compelling stories to life across multiple platforms. In this role you will research, write, shoot, and edit content that informs and engages our community.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Receive assignments or evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas. Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research. Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories. Edit or assist in editing videos for all multimedia platforms. Appear on television programs when conducting taped interviews or narration. Give live reports from the site of an event or mobile broadcast unit. Work cooperatively with the photographer assigned to a story, if one is assigned. Assist the news producer in preparing newscasts. Assist online staff in preparing for multimedia stories.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

BS/BA in a related discipline or equivalent years of experience (preferred). Generally, 3+ years of experience in a related field (preferred). Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the required company limits.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems. Videography and non‑linear editing experience (preferred). Knowledge of broadcast‑quality camera equipment. Experience editing video on Final Cut Pro or similar systems. Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills. Proficiency in posting content to various websites. Self‑motivated and able to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

WHERE YOU'LL LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY:

Great Falls, MT, is a great place to live, work, and play. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy nearby national parks, skiing, hiking, kayaking, and the River's Edge Trail. Additional local attractions include Gibson Park, Giant Springs Heritage State Park, the C.M. Russell Museum, The Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, and the First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park. Great Falls also offers a strong community vibe with farmers markets, restaurants, dog parks, cultural events, and the Mansfield Center for Performing Arts. As an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, or military membership or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr The E.W. Scripps Company