Multi-Media Journalist - Part-Time

Job Description

Multi-Media Journalist - Part-time

WLNS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Lansing, Michigan, seeks a bulldog. We want someone who wants to find and break big stories and lead the newscast.

Sure, you can interview officials – but we want someone who can find great characters to help tell a story. We want someone who works well independently, has good critical thinking skills, and who isn't content sit and wait for a public information officer to call you back. We want someone with superior writing skills, who can tell stories in a clear and compelling way, and who understands that way isn't always a straight package.

This job includes weekends. You may work additional days if possible/as needed. You will also spend a fair amount of time helping edit various shows.

A degree in journalism or related field is required. So is shooting, editing, newsroom experience, the ability to play well with others, and a sense of humor.

We are home to the state capital, a Big Ten university, and two General Motors plants. Because of that, we've got more news, sports, arts, and culture than markets much bigger than ours.

Bonus points for a cover letter that tells us how you found and enterprised a story.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gpw3n0-3-140-185-147-42 in your application.