Multimedia Content Reporter

NAB Leadership Foundation; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

NAB Leadership Foundation is seeking a Multimedia Content Reporter in Little Rock, AR to produce, report, shoot, write, and edit compelling news content for all platforms. You will manage interviews, verify facts, and ensure accuracy and adherence to editorial standards while engaging audiences across channels.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent, fluency in English, and at least two years of reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (market-dependent).
• Strong on-air presence.
• Proficient with office technology (computers, phones, copiers, scanners, fax).
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news content for all platforms.
• Reports news stories for broadcast and describes background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with information sources.
• Reviews and corrects content for style and grammar.
• Determines story emphasis, length and format; organizes material accordingly.
• Gathers information through research, interviews and attendance at events.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers relevant to the local community.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports for all platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

The Multimedia Content 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

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• 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