Multimedia Journalist

Eevd Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

On-site Birmingham Full-time Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at Eevd. Birmingham · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Find story ideas, gather information, and prepare live reports for newscasts
Shoot and edit polished video packages, live shots, and interviews
Cover breaking news, weather, and sports across on-air and digital channels
Work with reporters on packages, special reports, and documentaries
Build local sources while tracking stories and producing content for every platform

What you bring

Bring television-news reporting, photography, and editing experience from work or school
Show samples that demonstrate your reporting and photography skills
Write and edit creatively, then deliver stories with an authentic voice
Handle the pressure of deadline-driven newscast production
Develop local contacts and produce high-quality video

Who this fits

You’ll fit well if you enjoy finding local stories, telling them clearly, and presenting live with authenticity. This is an onsite Birmingham role with coverage that may include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. You’ll report to the Assistant News Director and need to work effectively under time-sensitive newsroom pressure.

From the employer

WVTM, the NBC & CBS affiliate in Birmingham, AL is looking for a Multimedia Journalist who can identify important story ideas, shoot and edit video news packages and present in a compelling manor. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the Assistant News Director.

Responsibilities

Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
Coverage of breaking news, weather and sports
Put together high-quality packages
Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports and documentaries
Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories

Requirements

Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
Creative writer and editor
Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
Can provide samples of reporting and photography
Experience developing local contacts
Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
Can deal with 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. Stories 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 or 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