MMJ Reporter/Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Myrtle Beach (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) & Content Developer in Myrtle Beach, SC. This role combines traditional reporting with digital content production for TV, web, and social platforms, delivering immediate, engaging local coverage.

The MMJ writes, shoots, edits, voices, and packages stories, engaging audiences across multiscreen platforms. A strong on-air presence and newsroom flexibility, including nights and weekends, are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, preferred or a related field of study.
• Proficient non-linear video editing (Adobe Premiere or Bit Central) and professional broadcast field cameras.
• Flawless grasp of AP writing style, grammar, and syntax across digital and on-air copy.

Responsibilities

• Research, enterprise, shoot, write, voice, and edit high-impact news stories for daily broadcasts under tight deadlines.
• Write, package, and optimize breaking news stories, features, and digital extras for the website and mobile platforms.
• Actively build a local audience by managing social media channels and engaging viewers; track traffic with metrics tools.
• Develop reliable community contacts, conduct field interviews, and review public records.
• Pitch unique, community-focused story ideas in daily editorial meetings with news managers.
• Operate field live transmission units (TVU) and capture high-quality visuals and natural sound.

Skills

End-to-End Reporting

Audience Engagement

Source Cultivation

Creative Pitching

Technical Execution

Writing Mastery

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Bit Central

TVU

Job description

Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) & Content Developer

Position Overview

WBTW a Nexstar Media Group station and the market news leader in the Myrtle Beach/Florence, SC region, is seeking a highly motivated, Multi-Media Journalist and Content Developer. This dynamic role requires a passionate storyteller who canproduce, shoot, write, voice, edit, and deliver compelling news production content across all platforms. The ideal candidate transitions seamlessly between traditional broadcast reporting and modern digital content development, ensuring our local coverage is immediate, engaging, and optimized for TV, web, mobile apps, and social media.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• End-to-End Reporting : Research, enterprise, shoot, write, voice, and edit high-impact news stories for daily broadcasts under tight deadlines.

Digital Content Development : Write, package, and optimize breaking news stories, features, and creative “digital extras” for the station’s website and mobile platforms.

Audience Engagement : Actively build a loyal local audience by managing social media channels, interacting with viewers, readers, and tracking traffic patterns via metrics tools.

• Source Cultivation : Gather and verify factual information by developing reliable community contacts, conducting field interviews, and reviewing public records.
• Creative Pitching : Participate in daily editorial meetings to pitch unique, community-focused story ideas and discuss priority placement with news managers.
• Technical Execution : Operate field live transmission units (TVU) and gather high-quality visuals and natural sound.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, Communications, preferred or a related field of study.

Technical Skills : Expert proficiency with non-linear video editing (Adobe Premiere or Bit Central) and professional broadcast field cameras.

• Writing Mastery : Flawless grasp of AP writing style, grammar, and syntax across digital and on-air copy.
• Communication : Strong on-camera presence, clear vocal delivery, and the proven ability to effectively ad-lib during breaking news or live field reports.
• Flexibility : Ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities and work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, particularly during severe weather emergencies.
• Driving Record : A valid driver’s license and a clean driving record are strictly required to operate company news vehicles.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 30 pounds of field video equipment.
• Willingness to conduct field reporting in various outdoor weather conditions.

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Nexstar Media Inc. 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. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement:

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