Local News Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) - Special Features

Gulf Coast News in Fort Myers, Florida is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who is an extraordinary storyteller. This position is one of the most unique in the country. The job is to find stories in our community of people and places that make Southwest Florida special. The mission is to uncover these stories and share them with our viewers. Success in this position will come from your ability to network for stories because you will never do a story from a press release. The stories will sometimes be uplifting, sometimes make you think, but always will create an emotional connection with our audience. If you believe this is you, we strongly encourage application. You will report to the News Director.

Responsibilities

• Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts, including mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Produce high-quality packages.
• Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries.
• Develop sources, create story ideas and produce content on air, online and across all digital platforms.

Requirements

• Professional or educational experience in television news reporting, photography and editing.
• Creative writing and editing skills.
• Ability to deliver stories with authenticity and connect with viewers.
• Ability to provide samples of reporting and photography.
• Experience developing local contacts.
• Experience shooting and editing high-quality video.
• Ability to manage the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production.
• Related military experience will be considered.

Values in Action

At Hearst Television, we tell stories every day about people of all backgrounds, perspectives and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate and connected to the communities we serve.

Benefits

Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse, partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional wellness support
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• LGBTQ+ health services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs