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WLKY - Sports MMJ

Louisville, KY · On-site

... Journalist who can generate story ideas, and convey those stories in a compelling visual way on all ... weekends and holidays. You must be flexible with your schedule, because certain sporting events ...

gannett

Weekend/Breaking News Editor

Columbus, OH

... journalist to lead our weekend breaking news coverage and daily media site in nearby Newark. This ... Collaborate with visual editors, reporters, and producers to create compelling video content for ...

gannett

Weekend/Breaking News Editor

Columbus, OH

... journalist to lead our weekend breaking news coverage and daily media site in nearby Newark. This ... Collaborate with visual editors, reporters, and producers to create compelling video content for ...

The Seattle Times

Deputy Business Editor

Seattle, WA · On-site

Collaborates with visual journalists and the digital team to create rich experiences for readers ... Works occasional nights or weekends when news requires it. * Represents the business section and ...

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The Washington Post

Breaking News Reporter

Washington, DC · On-site

$73K - $110K/yr

C., newsroom and may include night, weekend and holiday shifts. What Motivates You * You thrive on ... Collaborate with reporters, editors, visual journalists and audience teams across the newsroom.

nantmedia

Per Diem Copy Editors

El Segundo, CA

... photo/visual journalists Requirements: * A minimum of one year of experience editing news and ... Afternoon, night and weekend work is expected. Qualified applicants should upload a resume and ...

The New York Times

Assistant Editor, Fine Arts

New York, NY · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

That means independent journalism is at the heart of all we do as a company. It's why we have a ... We are seeking an Assistant Editor, Fine Arts to help shape and elevate our coverage of visual art ...

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How much do weekend visual journalist jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for weekend visual journalist in the United States is $57,499.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53,500.00 and $61,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Weekend Visual Journalist vs Weekend Photojournalist?

AspectWeekend Visual JournalistWeekend Photojournalist
CredentialsRelevant journalism or media certifications, photography skillsPhotography certifications, journalism background often preferred
Work EnvironmentNewsrooms, field reporting, multimedia productionField reporting, event coverage, photo editing
Employer & IndustryMedia outlets, news organizations, online platformsNewspapers, magazines, online news sites
Search & Comparison IntentFocus on multimedia storytelling, reporting skillsFocus on photography, visual storytelling

The Weekend Visual Journalist and Weekend Photojournalist roles both involve visual storytelling in journalism. The main difference lies in scope: the Weekend Visual Journalist often combines reporting, multimedia, and storytelling skills, while the Weekend Photojournalist primarily focuses on capturing compelling images. Both roles require photography skills and media experience, but the Visual Journalist may also handle video and digital content, making their work broader in multimedia journalism.

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WLKY - Sports MMJ

WLKY - Sports MMJ

Hearst

Louisville, KY • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 10 hours ago

Hearst rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 25 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 65 rated media

Job description

Local Sports Multimedia Journalist (MMJ)

WLKY is looking for a Sports Multimedia Journalist who can generate story ideas, and convey those stories in a compelling visual way on all platforms. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who understands the pace of a deadline-driven digital-first newsroom and is dedicated to impactful local sports coverage.  The ideal Sports Multimedia Journalist must be able to shoot, write and edit all content for social, digital and on-air. The right candidate loves telling compelling stories and has a positive team attitude. This person will focus on generating high school sports content, but also cover local college teams. This position is our primary sports photographer, will turn stories daily and fill-in sports anchor on the weekends and holidays. You must be flexible with your schedule, because certain sporting events throughout the year will require it to change.

Responsibilities

  • Gather information and video for reels, stories and live reports - this position is nights and weekends. 
  • Put together high quality stories (packages), vertical videos (reels) and vosots on a daily basis    
  • Coverage of breaking sports news and special events
  • Develop relationships with local high schools to generate compelling local sports stories. 
  • Develop relationships with local college and teams.  
  • Shoot live shots with TVU equipment. 
  • Must prioritize maintenance of all photographer gear and editing equipment, as well as maintain and care for station vehicles.
  • Willing to cover news when needed 
  • In-person attendance is required

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 digital, on-air 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
  • In-person attendance is required

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 Services
  • Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs
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.

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