Multi-Media Journalist Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter in St. Louis to produce, report, shoot, write, and deliver engaging content for all platforms. You will manage interviews, edit material, and ensure accuracy and timeliness, contributing to the station’s local news footprint.

The role demands strong on-air presence, collaboration with producers, and the ability to meet deadlines across multiple platforms, with a focus on audience engagement and journalistic integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Responsibilities

• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Shoot and edit news events and reports.
• Pitches stories to news managers and producers.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Reviews notes, copy, and ensures accuracy and editorial standards.

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 eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesReviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and detailsDetermines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news events and news reportsProduces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other eMedia platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedRequirements & Skills:Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experienceExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredMinimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)Superior on-air presenceAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyValid driver’s license with a good driving recordFlexibility to work any shiftSCAM ALERT:Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [e-mail] .