Multi-Media Journalist Job at WBND ABC57 in South Bend

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Weigel Broadcasting Co. is a family‑owned media company based in Chicago, Illinois. The company owns and operates national television networks, as well as local broadcast stations throughout the country. Weigel is a leader in broadcast television with MeTV, Memorable Entertainment Television, the number one rated classic TV entertainment network, as well as the Movies! Network in cooperation with the Fox Television Stations, the Catchy Comedy Network, the H&I – Heroes & Icons Network, the Start TV Network and the Dabl Network in association with the CBS Television Stations, the Story Television Network, the MeTV Toons Network in collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery, and WEST – Western Entertainment Series Television Network. Weigel produces the original network TV programs Svengoolie, Toon In With Me and Collector’s Call. Weigel's local stations include CBS, ABC, The CW, MyNet, Telemundo and Univision network affiliates and independent stations, offering a mix of entertainment programming, local news and professional and college sports broadcasts in 29 U.S. markets including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Weigel is the creator of the nationally syndicated music format MeTV FM. For more information on Weigel, visit:

MMJ/Multimedia Journalist ABC57 News is looking for a journalist driven by a passion for the public’s right to know. The ideal candidate should be able to enterprise original stories and be a good source builder. They should also have strong writing skills, camera presence, time management abilities, as well as video shooting and editing proficiency. ABC57 is an award‑winning newsroom focused on delivering impactful local news and storytelling. We are committed to gathering responsible, meaningful stories that make a difference in our community, not just “content.” We expect our MMJs to be kind, collaborative team players in the newsroom.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Brings story ideas and leads to the newsroom
• Can turn at least one story per day in multiple formats, including a written web article
• Adheres to management’s guidance on editorial decisions
• Uses social media to develop stories and share story updates
• Delivers live reports for the newscast daily
• Shoots and edits video for on‑air and online
• Able to pivot news stories in a breaking news situation
• Other duties, as assigned

Our Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Package
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• HSA Plan
• 401k with Company Match
• Vacation/PTO/Sick/Paid Holidays
• Paid Qualified‑FMLA Leave

Weigel Broadcasting Co. maintains an Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for all applicants and employees. We give fair consideration to all qualified persons and afford all our employees opportunities for advancement according to their individual abilities, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age or sex, or other protected categories. No opportunities for promotion, transfer or any other benefit of employment will be diminished through discriminatory practices. Employees or prospective employees have the right to notify an appropriate local, state or Federal agency if they believe they have been discriminated against.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must submit a demo reel
• Proficiency in writing, spelling, grammar, and the English language
• Must not have any affiliation with brand sponsorships, influencer perks, or any other real or perceived conflicts of interest
• Must be proficient in using social media
• Must be willing to work late nights or early mornings, and sometimes weekends
• Experience with video cameras, non‑linear editing, And rundown software is preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to carry and hold heavy objects

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution