(KHON2) Video News Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Video News Journalist to produce, shoot, edit and deliver compelling news content across broadcast and digital platforms in Hawaii.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, have strong English communication skills, and excel under deadlines with a proven on-air presence. This role involves engaging storytelling and active audience interaction across all platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Superior on-air presence and strong storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details.
• Arranges interviews with information sources.
• Reviews copy for errors and follows editorial style guidelines.
• Determines story emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly.
• Researches background information to provide complete and accurate reporting.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, and event attendance.
• Pitches stories to editors and producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers to establish priorities.
• Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to fit time requirements and editorial approval.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets company standards for integrity and quality.
• Writes stories for web and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

Deadlines & multitasking

On-air presence

Interviewing skills

Office equipment proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

The Video News Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• 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 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 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
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• 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
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• 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
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• 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

Compensation - $19+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level