Multi-Media Journalist Reporter

Nexstar Media; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in St. Louis is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, and edit stories for all platforms.

You’ll gather information through research and interviews, pitch ideas, and deliver compelling reports that engage viewers across broadcast and web. The role requires a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism and strong communication skills, with at least two years of reporting experience, ability to meet deadlines, and a flexible schedule to cover various

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent work experience.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Reviews and evaluates notes 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.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, or attendance at events.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers to establish priorities.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets journalistic standards.
• Writes stories for web and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Superior on-air presence

Ability to meet deadlines

Minimum two years of experience inNews

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

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
• 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
• 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
• 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