Multi Media Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Columbus, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Columbus, GA seeks a Multimedia Journalist to report, shoot, write and edit news content for all platforms. You will voice stories, assemble elements for broadcasts, and contribute to digital posts with accuracy and clarity.

The role requires pitching story ideas, interviewing subjects, researching background, and meeting tight deadlines across multiple platforms on an on-site basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Fluent English with strong on-air presence and reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news content for all platforms.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Researches background information and analyzes notes to isolate pertinent facts.

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Deadline management

News reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

Job description

## Multi Media JournalistApply: GA, Columbus: Full time: Posted Today: REQ-43104The 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* #LI-OnsiteRequirements & Skills:* Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience* 3 years experience preferred* 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