How to hire a multimedia reporter

How to hire a multimedia reporter, step by step

Here's a step-by-step multimedia reporter hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a multimedia reporter job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new multimedia reporter
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your multimedia reporter job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a multimedia reporter for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A multimedia reporter's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, multimedia reporters from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of multimedia reporter salaries for various roles:

   Type of Multimedia Reporter	Description	Hourly rate
   Multimedia Reporter	Reporters, correspondents, and broadcast news analysts inform the public about news and events happening internationally, nationally, and locally. They report the news for newspapers, magazines, websites, television, and radio.	$12-28
   Anchor	A news anchor is a journalist who informs the public through reports of events and news stories. News anchors educate the public about the world, local, and national events... Show more	$19-57
   Video Journalist	Video journalists make videos conveying the news and factual stories for the audiences. Their day-to-day duties may vary but typically include editing, researching, and reporting, developing and planning live or taped video segments, and compiling data from various sources... Show more	$19-53

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Media Sites
   • News Reports
   • Facebook
   • Edit Video
   • Twitter
   • Feature Stories
   • Local News
   • MMJ
   • Edit Stories
   • Live Shots
   • YouTube
   • Conduct Interviews
   • News Content
   • Hard News

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   Responsibilities:

   • Report to managing editor as member of editorial staff, contribute to newspaper editorials.
   • Set up Facebook, YouTube pages.
   • Cover high profile breaking news stories while simultaneously posting to facebook, twitter, and instagram
   • Interview persons of interest, organize event calendars, write regular articles, provide consistent photography, and help paraphrase stock compilations
   • Interview up and coming Latino artists which generate significant increase in readership.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your multimedia reporter job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A multimedia reporter salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, multimedia reporters' average salary in montana is 40% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level multimedia reporters earn 58% less than senior-level multimedia reporters.
   • Certifications. A multimedia reporter with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a multimedia reporter's salary.

   Average multimedia reporter salary

   $39,226yearly

   $18.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level multimedia reporter salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 27, 2025

4. Writing a multimedia reporter job description

   A good multimedia reporter job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a multimedia reporter job description:

   Multimedia reporter job description example

   KTVE NBC 10/KARD FOX 14 in West Monroe, Louisiana is looking for an MMJ/Reporter/Fill-in Anchor. We are looking for a person who is passionate about quality Journalism and Visual Storytelling. We want you to use words and images to tell the stories of Northeast Louisiana.
   
   The candidate we are looking for needs a strong on-air presence, solid writing/reporting skills, and a love for social media. A college degree in Journalism or in another similar field is necessary. You will have to be able to shoot, write, and edit on your own, be able to carry a camera, tripod, and other essential newsgathering equipment. Previous MMJ experience is a plus. This position reports to the News Director.
   
   We are a small but determined newsroom, looking to create journalistic excellence in Northeast Louisiana. As part of the Nexstar family, there is plenty of room to grow from the Monroe market and into other markets within the company.
   
   Resumes must have a link to your resume reel . Resumes without a link to your reel will NOT be considered.
   NO PHONE CALLS.
   
   Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
   
   + Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
   
   + Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
   
   + Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
   
   + Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects in order to isolate pertinent facts and details.
   
   + Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
   
   + Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories in order to be able to provide complete and accurate information.
   
   + Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
   
   + Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
   
   + Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
   
   + Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
   
   + Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
   
   + Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
   
   + Produces and presents reports for all platforms, both on-air and on the web.
   
   + Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
   
   + Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
   
   + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.
   
   Requirements & Skills:
   
   + Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
   
   + Fluency in English.
   
   + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad-lib when required.
   
   + Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
   
   + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
   
   + Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
   
   + Flexibility to work any shift.
   
   Physical Demands & Work Environment:
   
   The Multimedia Journalist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the candidate for this job must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 35 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right multimedia reporter for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your multimedia reporter job on Zippia to find and recruit multimedia reporter candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as problogger, media bistro, journalismjobs.com, content writing jobs.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit multimedia reporters, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new multimedia reporter

   Once you've decided on a perfect multimedia reporter candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new multimedia reporter. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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