Job Title:  Multimedia Journalist
Company:  Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL)
Job Function:  Broadcast News
Job Type:  Full-Time
Job Location (Short):  OH-Lima
Requisition Id:  31546
Job Description

Your Hometown Stations is the regions leader for local News, Weather and Sports. We cover the stories you want to see all around West Central Ohio. Our news content is available live on air, online and on your phone. You are also able to get all of your local news right here on hometownstations.com both on your desktop and mobile devices when you’re on the go.

Your Hometown Stations is a FOX/NBC/ABC/CBS-affiliated television station located at 1424 Rice Avenue in Lima, Ohio. Your Hometown Stations is owned by Block Communications, located at 405 Madison Avenue in Toledo, Ohio.

TIME TO GET YOUR TV NEWS BROADCAST CAREER STARTED AT ONE OF THE TOP SMALL MARKET STATIONS IN THE COUNTRY!

Your Hometown Stations in Lima, OH is seeking a Multimedia Journalist. This position provides a foot-in-the-door to your broadcast career with 4 major networks under one roof. If you have an eye for seeing and shooting great video, and have a knack for finding stories, you will love this job. 

 

Summary

The Multimedia Journalist will cover local news, including, but not limited to, city and county government, court cases, spot news and any other news of the day, and possibly shooting some sports. 

 

What you will do:

  • Shoot your own video, write stories, and edit as a one man/woman band.
  • Content will include spot news, meetings, new conferences, feature pieces and a wide variety of sports.
  • This position also includes live shots utilizing our LIVE U capabilities.
  • The job is full-time, on Wednesday-Sunday, with possible vacation & holiday fill-in. 
  • We will train the right candidate.

 

What you bring:

  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, communications, or related field.
  • Experience: 1-2 years of professional live reporting.
  • Experience with Adobe Premiere, ENPS, and Final Cut Pro is a plus.
  • Experience with Canon XA50 cameras is a plus.

 

Why WLIO is the best place to work:

  • Low-cost family health benefits including Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Company paid Health Savings Account
  • 100% paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Incredible 6% employer 401K match
  • Competitive paid time off
  • Opportunities for learning and growth
  • Collaborative Team with a strong values-based culture
  • Learn from industry-leading talent

Your Hometown Stations (WLIO/WOHL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
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