Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and distribute compelling news content across platforms.

You will gather information, interview sources, and craft stories that engage local viewers while adhering to editorial standards. You will brainstorm ideas, review material for accuracy, and deliver reports with strong storytelling, accuracy and timeliness on deadline.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content for all platforms.
• Arrange interviews and develop story ideas.
• Review copy for editorial standards and correct errors.
• Research background information and gather facts.
• Pitch stories to managers and producers.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms and interact with viewers on social media.
• Meet deadlines and adapt stories to time requirements.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

News reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter 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