Sports Multimedia Journalist, WGBA
1 Week ago • 3 Years +
About the job
WGBA, the NBC affiliate in Green Bay, WI, owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, is searching for a Sports Reporter / Multimedia Journalist.
Green Bay, aka, Titletown, is synonymous with tradition, excellence, and winning. That is the mindset any reporter should bring to this role. We are the official station of the Green Bay Packers, broadcast all preseason games, and many regular season games. The Packers are a way of life in Wisconsin and our sports team lives it...but we aren't just the Green and Gold. Our team leads the market in sports journalism with its ongoing series, Youth Sports: Beyond the Score. We produce live high school football games every week and are the broadcast partners of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Wisconsin Herd. Did we mention the 2025 NFL Draft is in Green Bay? If you're a sports reporter who lives for local sports and loves to innovate through content and creativity, this might be the perfect opportunity for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
- Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news 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 story 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 in live or pre-recorded situations.
- Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit.
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned.
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast.
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
- Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
- Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
- Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
- Proficient at 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.
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
If you are a current Scripps employee, please do not apply on this site. Please access our internal career site at Worklife > My Info > View Open Positions at Scripps.
SCRIPPS' COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at
At Scripps, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve. We are intentional about creating an environment where employees, our audiences and other stakeholders feel valued and inspired to reach their full potential and make authentic connections. We foster a workplace culture that embraces each person’s diversity, including the extent to which they are similar or different. Scripps leaders believe that an equitable and inclusive culture is not only the right thing to do, it is a business imperative. Read more about our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion at
scripps.com
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ABOUT SCRIPPS:
The E.W. Scripps Company
(NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating a better-informed world. As one of the nation’s largest local TV broadcasters, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Defy TV, Grit, ION Mystery and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps’ long-time motto is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
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, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law. Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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