Multimedia Journalist (Danville)

WSET ABC 13 is looking for an Multimedia Journalist for our Danville, Virginia bureau.  Danville has a small-town feel with growing energy.  The River District offers restaurants, breweries, and outdoor events.  If you like outdoor recreation, you can kayak down the Dan River, hike on local trails, and relax at local parks.   Danville is home to a new Caesars Casino and just a few hours drive to larger cities like Richmond, Raleigh, Virginia Beach, and Washington DC.   

Your responsibilities as an MMJ will include reporting, shooting and editing news stories, enterprising story ideas, developing contacts, as well as other responsibilities as assigned. You will be expected to produce daily content on a variety of platforms including the internet, social networking sites and mobile phones, in addition to television. 

This position opens up in June.

Skills and Experience:

• Sharp news judgment
• Excellent technical skills
• Strong writer
• The ability to work well independently
• Must have and maintain a valid license and a good driving record

Requirements and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years reporting experience is required, professional or college.
• Experience with live shots is required
• Experience with Live-U is a plus