MMJ/Reporter

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Association of Broadcasters is looking for an accomplished Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join their team at FOX8 WGHP-TV in High Point, NC. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism and at least 2 years of MMJ experience, along with excellent communication and writing skills.

This position involves shooting and editing news stories, writing for both web and broadcast, and pitching story ideas relevant to the community. The role offers the chance to work in a supportive newsroom that values its employees and journalistic integrity.

Qualifications

• 2 years MMJ experience
• Strong writing ability for web and broadcast
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Responsibilities

• Shoots and edits news events and reports
• Writes stories for the web and broadcasts
• Pitches stories to news managers

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Additional Job Description

Work at a place that values journalistic integrity, one which appreciates your daily contributions and a newsroom that knows when to have some fun. FOX8 WGHP-TV is looking for the next superstar MMJ to join our award-winning team. You should be able to come to work with enterprise story ideas, make contacts in the community, and a desire to win the day.

Responsibilities

• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Writes stories for the web
• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing 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
• 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 that are relevant to the local community
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism
• 2 years MMJ experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving