Multimedia Journalist, KGUN
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Creative Arts/Media
Digital Media / Production, Journalism, Video Production
KGUN, the E.W. Scripps ABC affiliate in Tucson, is seeking a passionate Multimedia Journalist who will connect with our community through impactful neighborhood news and solutions-driven journalism. This is your opportunity to tell the stories that matter most to the people of Southern Arizona—stories that don't just highlight problems, but explore meaningful solutions that strengthen our neighborhoods and bring our community together.
WHATYOU'LL DO:
- Receive assignment or evaluate news leads and news tips to develop story ideas
- Gather and verify factual information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research
- Organize material, determine slant or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Shoot video and still photos to illustrate stories
- Edit, or assists in editing, videos for all multimedia platforms
- Appear on television program when conducting taped interview or narration
- Give live reports from site of event or mobile broadcast unit
- Work cooperatively with photographer assigned to story, if one is assigned
- Assist news producer in preparing newscast
- Assist online staff in preparing for multi media stories
- BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent years of experience preferred
- Generally, 3+ years of experience in related field preferred
- Valid driver's license, good driving record, and ability to provide proof of insurance with the company required insurance limits
- Computer literacy required, including newsroom computer systems
- Videography and non-linear editing experience preferred
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
- Edit video on Final Cut Pro editing systems, or similar equipment
- Strong broadcast and AP style writing skills
- Proficient at posting content to various websites
- Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Tucson, Arizona offers an unbeatable combination of natural beauty, rich culture, and year-round sunshine. Nestled in the Sonoran Desert and surrounded by five mountain ranges, Tucson provides endless outdoor adventures from hiking in Sabino Canyon to exploring Saguaro National Park. The city's vibrant arts scene includes the historic Fourth Avenue district, numerous galleries, and the renowned Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum.
Tucson's unique blend of Mexican and American cultures creates an exceptional food scene, from authentic Sonoran cuisine to innovative farm-to-table restaurants. With over 350 days of sunshine annually, a thriving university community at the University of Arizona, and a lower cost of living compared to Phoenix, Tucson offers the perfect backdrop for both your career and lifestyle. The city's commitment to preserving its heritage while embracing innovation makes it a UNESCO City of Gastronomy and a place where history and modernity coexist beautifully.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, The E.W. Scripps Company and its affiliates do not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, color, religion, age, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, citizenship or national origin, and military membership or veteran status, or on any other basis which would be in violation of any applicable federal, state or local law.
Furthermore, the company will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship for the company.
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