Role Overview
NBC5 is hiring a mid-level Multimedia Journalist. This is a full-time role in Plattsburgh. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description
WPTZ-TV/NBC5, in the Burlington, VT / Plattsburgh, NY market, is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to work in our Plattsburgh facility. The Multimedia Journalist is motivated, loves telling stories, and is prepared to deliver them LIVE. You will report to the Assistant News Director.
Responsibilities
- Gather information for stories and live reports for newscasts that could include mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays
- Coverage of breaking news, weather, and sports
- Put together high-quality packages
- Collaborate with reporters on packages, special reports, and documentaries
- Develop sources, create story ideas, and produce content on-air, online, and all digital platforms
- Shoot live shots and live interviews, and track news stories
Requirements
- Professional or schooling experience in television news reporting, photography and editing
- Creative writer and editor
- Must deliver with authenticity to connect with viewers
- Can provide samples of reporting and photography
- Experience developing local contacts
- Experience shooting and editing high-quality video
- Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
- Related military experience will be considered
Salary
The estimated base salary for this role is $41,600 and $43,000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors, such as transferable skills, work experience, business needs, market demands and conditions, including geographic location where the work will be performed, and other factors permitted by law. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Values in Action
At Hearst Television we tell stories every day. Stories about people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and identities. That’s why, behind the scenes, we believe in being an organization that fosters collaboration and open communication, ensuring that the content we create is authentic, accurate, and connected to the communities we serve.
Benefits
Hearst's benefit programs are modern, flexible and designed to focus on you. As a Hearst employee, you and your spouse or partner or dependents would have access to the following benefits.
- Medical | Dental | Vision
- 401(k) matching
- Emotional Wellness Support
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- LGBTQ+ Health Service
About Us
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous awards for distinguished journalism, industry innovation, and community service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. we do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national, origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Multimedia Journalist position at NBC5?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to NBC5. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Multimedia Journalist position at NBC5 located?
This position is based in Plattsburgh. NBC5 has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Multimedia Journalist at NBC5 earn?
NBC5 has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Multimedia Journalist role at NBC5 posted?
This role was posted on April 20, 2026 (62 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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