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The Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter will cover a wide and fast-moving range of topics, including: * Crime and public safety * Traffic and weather developments * Breaking business news, including ...

Video Reporter, Texas

$113.27K - $136K/yr

The Times is looking for a Texas-based journalist with experience telling stories in video and text. You will work as part of a team of reporters and editors working from our newly created hub in ...

Reporter

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

Reporter WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas ... Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound

Reporter

Lancaster, PA

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The ... Works with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound * Post story content ...

Reporter

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The ... Works with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound * Post story content ...

Reporter

Pittsburgh, PA

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

Reporter WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas ... Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound

Reporter

Lancaster, PA

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The ... Works with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound * Post story content ...

Reporter

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The ... Works with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound * Post story content ...

Reporter

Pittsburgh, PA

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

Reporter WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas ... Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound

Reporter

Lancaster, PA

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The ... Works with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound * Post story content ...

Reporter

Pittsburgh, PA

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

Reporter WTAE, the ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh is looking for a Reporter who can create story ideas ... Work with or without a photographer to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound

Reporter

Lancaster, PA · On-site

$23.75 - $32.25/hr

We are looking for a strong, take-charge reporter who hits the ground running every day. The ... Works with the team to gather and edit compelling video and captivating sound * Post story content ...

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How much do video reporter jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for video reporter in the United States is $23.12, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Video Reporter vs Video Journalist?

AspectVideo ReporterVideo Journalist
CredentialsTypically requires journalism degree or related experienceSimilar credentials, often with additional multimedia skills
Work EnvironmentField reporting, on-location shoots, news stationsField and studio work, producing news stories
Industry UsageCommon in news organizations, TV stationsUsed in news outlets, online media, broadcast
Search IntentComparing roles in news reportingUnderstanding multimedia news production

Video Reporters and Video Journalists share many skills and work environments, often overlapping in news organizations. The main difference lies in their focus: Video Reporters primarily gather and deliver news stories, while Video Journalists often produce complete stories, including editing and storytelling. Both roles require journalism credentials and multimedia skills, but Video Journalists may have a broader scope in content creation.

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Infographic showing various Video Reporter job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 33% Part Time, and 17% Contract. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,090 per year, or $23.1 per hour.
Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter

Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter

gannett

Sarasota, FL

Other

Posted 4 days ago


Gannett rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 33 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 64 rated media


Job description

The Trending/Breaking/Video Reporter will cover a wide and fast-moving range of topics, including:

  • Crime and public safety
  • Traffic and weather developments
  • Breaking business news, including openings and closings
  • High-interest, trending topics of the day

This reporter will be responsible for quickly identifying and executing on timely, highinterest news and will be expected to be first in market on major breaking stories whenever possible. The role will also support ReNewsing Florida state news initiatives and contribute to Connect team coverage, ensuring strong collaboration across the network.

This reporter will be on top of breaking news and what’s trending each day, sometimes writing multiple times per day while also shooting video and photos. This person will be expected to be among the newsroom’s top pageview producers.

They will create quick videos and photo galleries for almost every story, and at times produce video-only content. This reporter will need to have the fundamental skills of a reporter, including accessing public records (such as police reports and body-camera and surveillance video), building sources, conducting interviews, and finding, analyzing and interpreting data.

They will need to understand analytics, including Google Trends, and be active on social channels to identify emerging topics and audience interests. They will also be active in requesting user-generated content from social platforms and other sources. Embracing artificial intelligence as a tool to improve reporting and efficiency is expected.

This reporter will localize national and state stories for our audience and may work with other reporters and editors to create alternate URLs from existing stories. They will occasionally report in the field on topics ranging from business openings and closings to major breaking news, including hurricanes and tent-pole events. The schedule may include working Tuesdays through Saturdays.

How To Apply: 

We are eager to learn more about you and how you fit this role. When you apply, don’t limit your upload to a resume; show us what you’ve done. To do so, put together a single document file that includes the following, in this order:

1.    Your resume – one to two pages.
2.    A cover letter that outlines how you would approach the job.
3.    Links to 3-6 online samples of your work. Show us what you’ve produced or had a hand in that best reflects what you can do in your desired role.

It is important that these items be assembled into a single document and uploaded in PDF format. Completing these steps will ensure that your application receives the highest consideration.

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