Multimedia Journalist
Multimedia Journalist
Salary
$40,286.40 - $45,000.00 Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Job Type
Full-Time
Opening Date
08/17/2026
Closing Date
9/3/2026 11:59 PM Central
About the Agency:
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is a state-licensed public media organization serving audiences
across Mississippi through radio, television, and digital platforms. Mississippi Public
Broadcasting is a trusted multimedia organization that educates, enlightens and entertains
Mississippians. As the only statewide radio and television broadcast network, MPB connects
Mississippi households and communities. MPB programming focuses on the people, resources
and attractions that reflect Mississippi's unique culture and diverse heritage. MPB provides a
valuable resource to Mississippians in disseminating information as part of the state's emergency
preparedness and response system. With live stream, on-demand episodes of both radio and
television favorites and the latest from MPB news, the MPB App provides listeners and viewers
with a way to stay connected, no matter where in the world they may be. MPB reaches over
50,000 people a day through various social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter,
YouTube and Instagram. MPB's social channels provide information, news and entertainment
around the clock, even in emergency situations.
About the Position:
Mississippi Public Broadcasting is seeking a reporter to join our award-winning news team. This
person is primarily responsible for the following:
• Pitch, plan and report news, feature and enterprise stories for all platforms, including broadcast,
digital and social media.
• Gather materials on tape and otherwise, through interviews, press conferences and direct
coverage of events.
• In consultation with editors, organize, edit and produce pieces and news spots.
• Collaborate with editors and show staff to shape on-air two-way discussions; speak fluently and
conversationally live on the air.
• Build web stories, including writing them and making photos and/or videos.
• Develop news sources.
• Will host, co-host, and/or anchor news programs, newscasts or stories for MPB Radio and/or
Television when determined appropriate.
• Knows how to effectively and proficiently operate field recording equipment to achieve quality
audio. Responsible for learning equipment and maintaining it.
• Knows how to effectively and proficiently operate studio boards
• Knows how to effectively and proficiently post stories, programs, audio, photos, videos and
other materials to social media and MPB website.
• Proficient in audio editing (Adobe Audition), NewsBoss, Google Drive, Microsoft Teams, and
basic computer skills.
What you'll need to be Successful:
The Ability to pitch story ideas, produce quick-turn newscast stories and long-form
features;
The ability to produce engaging digital stories and actively contribute to MPB’s social
media channels;
The willingness to travel across the state to report stories;
The ability to serve as a back-up host on an as needed basis;
The willingness to work non-standard hours, including occasional weekends and
holidays.
Preferred Qualifications:
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 1-4 years of experience.
1 year of which would be preferred to be reporting/producing experience.