WCBI-TV, LLC is hiring : Reporter / Multimedia Journalist in Columbus

WCBI-TV has an immediate opening for a full-time Reporter / Multimedia Journalist.

We want someone ready to learn how to tell a story and learn why journalism matters to our

community. Our next MMJ will be creative, self-starting, ready to learn, and be a positive

newsroom leader.

We want someone who can tell a story by writing to their video and using sound to enhance the

quality of their story-telling ability.

Our candidate will need to have a can-do, positive attitude, work independently, meet deadlines,

and be willing to learn through critiques.

WCBI’s next multi-media journalist will also be active on social media and generate content for

our award-winning website.

This is a great market to begin your career. In north Mississippi and west Alabama, you will

cover every type of weather event, sporting events, and impactful community-based stories.

Columbus, Mississippi is a short drive from major cities. You can get anywhere from here and

that’s where we help our reporters go.

Education :

Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.

Ideal Qualifications :

• Must be able to shoot and edit independently.
• Be responsible for and execute live shots.
• Provide story ideas during editorial meetings for stories that can be turned that day.
• Write and post multiple stories for broadcast as well as WCBI’s multimedia platforms.
• Manage time effectively to meet daily deadlines.
• Knowledge of ENPS.
• Available to work required schedule which may include nights, weekends, holidays, and

overtime as needed.

station equipment.

visits, staff meetings, etc.) and other duties as assigned.

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HOW TO APPLY :

Please send links to reels and resume to joeybarnes@wcbi.com

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