Multi-media Journalist

TIME TO GET YOUR TV NEWS BROADCAST CAREER STARTED AT ONE OF THE TOP SMALL MARKET STATIONS IN THE COUNTRY!

Your Hometown Stations in Lima, OH is seeking a Multimedia Journalist. This position provides a foot-in-the-door to your broadcast career with 4 major networks under one roof. If you have an eye for seeing and shooting great video, and have a knack for finding stories, you will love this job. 

Summary

The Multimedia Journalist will cover local news, including, but not limited to, city and county government, court cases, spot news and any other news of the day, and possibly shooting some sports. 

What you will do:

• Shoot your own video, write stories, and edit as a one man/woman band.
• Content will include spot news, meetings, new conferences, feature pieces and a wide variety of sports.
• This position also includes live shots utilizing our LIVE U capabilities.
• The job is full-time, on Wednesday-Sunday, with possible vacation & holiday fill-in. 
• We will train the right candidate.

Why WLIO is the best place to work:

• Low-cost family health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision
• Company paid Health Savings Account
• 100% paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Incredible 6% employer 401K match
• Competitive paid time off
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Collaborative Team with a strong values-based culture
• Learn from industry-leading talent

 What you bring:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, communications, or related field.
• Experience: 1-2 years of professional live reporting.
• Experience with Adobe Premiere, ENPS, and Final Cut Pro is a plus.
• Experience with Canon XA50 cameras is a plus.