Wisconsin State Capitol Reporter

The Scripps Journalism Journey Initiative is looking for a print/digital journalist ready to make the transition to video-driven storytelling to join our team in Wisconsin and cover the state capitol and politics for our stations, WTMJ in Milwaukee and WGBA in Green Bay. Through the Journalism Journey Initiative, we hire and transition print journalists into broadcast and video-driven storytelling.

The role requires a self-starter who will research, develop, write, and deliver impactful stories and content across all platforms. Strong writing, sound news judgment, leadership, organizational and communication skills are a must, as well as being well-versed in state government.

Responsible for researching, writing, shooting, editing, and presenting coverage of newsworthy content relying on critical relationships with local and statewide news makers. This position will be relied upon primarily for daily news coverage of statewide issues out of Madison, WI.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Research, develop and present timely and topical news stories.
Uncover stories through research and various statewide contacts.
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of state government.
Report, write, capture visual content, edit, and produce stories for multiple platforms on deadline including digital and OTT.
Use computer databases to research statistics and facts.
Gathers and verifies information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
Organizes material, determines slant or emphasis, and writes story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
Shoots video and still photos to illustrate stories.
Edits videos for all multimedia platforms
Write and produce quality news stories for multiple media platforms.
Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story if one is assigned.
Participate in coverage of large-scale statewide events and national breaking news across the state.