National Multimedia Journalist

4 weeks ago
Full-time
Mid Level
Marketing and Growth
Ladders

Ladders

TheLadders is a high-paying job marketplace connecting professionals to $100K+ opportunities, with a focus on career advancement and growth.

Professional Services
51-250
Founded 2003

Description

  • Produce digital-first video content for social and mobile platforms with strong hooks and clear storytelling.
  • Pitch and develop original story ideas aligned with daily digital priorities and content categories.
  • Shoot, write, and edit video independently using Adobe Premiere for short-form and long-form content.
  • Operate as a solo field reporter during severe weather and breaking news events, including b-roll capture, interviews, and live or recorded reports.
  • Deploy quickly to severe weather and breaking news events, often on short notice, and work extended hours in the field.
  • Capture compelling real-time visuals in the field, including storm footage, damage, and human impact.
  • Turn quick-hit digital videos under tight deadlines and produce fully edited packages of 60–120 seconds.
  • Conduct on-the-ground interviews and create character-driven stories from impacted communities.
  • Adapt content for vertical, square, and horizontal formats across multiple platforms.
  • Collaborate with producers, editors, and the digital team to improve content performance and accuracy.
  • Contribute to daily digital workflows, including pitch deadlines, script approvals, and delivery timelines.
  • Maintain strong editorial judgment and uphold standards for accuracy and clarity.

Requirements

  • 3–5+ years of experience as a multimedia journalist, video producer, or digital content creator.
  • BA or BS from an accredited university in journalism, communications, and/or meteorology preferred.
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Premiere is required.
  • Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit video independently in the field.
  • Experience producing content specifically for digital and social platforms.
  • Strong understanding of visual storytelling and how to capture compelling video in real time.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure and meet fast turnaround deadlines.
  • Willingness to travel frequently, up to 50%, and deploy quickly to breaking weather events.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Portfolio demonstrating digital-first video work, including editing, storytelling, and field coverage.
  • Experience covering severe weather or breaking news preferred.
  • Familiarity with meteorology or a strong interest in weather storytelling preferred.
  • Experience with live reporting and live streaming tools preferred.
  • FAA Part 107 drone certification or willingness to obtain preferred.

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