Multimedia Journalist

WDIO-TV, News Channel 10/13 is the award-winning ABC network affiliate for Northeastern Minnesota and Northwest Wisconsin. Part of Hubbard Broadcasting, WDIO-TV is committed to excellence in all that it does-broadcast news with hyper-local coverage, important public service that deals powerfully with today's issues, and now, more than ever, top-notch digital content, to reach our viewers and followers with information the way they want to receive it. When you work for WDIO-TV, you will find yourself among dedicated, passionate people who work hard every day to improve our product and our community. If you have the qualifications, and you are a person of talent and integrity, we invite you to apply!

This position is responsible for covering news for the station.
Job Responsibilities

Present live on television scripted and unscripted news reports; may present live stories from the scene of the news, the newsroom and/or studio or may tape stories for later broadcast.
Enterprise and develop stories for broadcast daily. Research and gather content for story. Write clear, accurate and interesting stories. Break down complicated and involved stories so that they are easy to understand. Ensure that any visuals shown are relevant, appropriate and impactful. Maintain standards of accuracy and fairness in news coverage.
Write for and maintain strong presence on website and other social media platforms.
Travel to the scene of a news story to gather and compile the information into the proper form for broadcast.
Complete assignments according to established deadlines.
Maintain extensive community contacts and awareness of local and national current events.
Make promotional and community appearances as required.
Maintain appropriate and strict standards with regard to wardrobe, hair, cosmetics, and other areas of grooming.
Write and post stories to website and other digital media platforms. Frequently update online stories.
Work closely and respectfully with assigned photographers.
Communicate frequently throughout the day and work collaboratively with others in the newsroom.
Contribute to the overall team effort to provide the market with the best possible local television journalism. Work in a team environment cooperatively and collaboratively with a variety of people. Build working relationships with co-workers, community members, and the general public.
Act in a professional manner when representing the station.
Attend editorial and strategic meetings. Contribute story ideas on a daily basis.
Report to work on time and work established schedule/hours. Ability to work other hours or alternate schedules as needed, as assigned by the News Director.
Ability to become a producer of any newscast.
Complete other duties as requested and needed. This includes learning to produce a full newscast.