MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, NM seeks a talented Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our award-winning newsroom. The MMJ produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and delivers news content across all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to our audience.

This fast-paced role requires a storyteller with strong editorial judgment, the ability to work under tight deadlines, and the initiative to develop enterprise stories that inform the local community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong on-air presence.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, writes, shoots, voices, edits and presents content across platforms.
• Arranges interviews, researches background, and develops story ideas for local audience.
• Pitches stories to editors, meets deadlines, and engages viewers on social media.

Skills

Broadcast Journalism

English Fluency

Communication Skills

News Reporting Experience

On-Air Presence

Education

Broadcast Journalism degree

Job description

## MultiMedia JournalistApplylocations: NM, Albuquerquetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-41954KRQE Media Group in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is seeking a talented and driven Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our award-winning newsroom team.The MMJ produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and delivers news content across all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to our audience. This role is ideal for a passionate storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering accurate, compelling, and impactful journalism.As a valued member of the KRQE newsroom, the successful candidate will help create exceptional content while contributing to a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing workplace culture. We are looking for a team player who embraces innovation, values community connections, and is eager to grow professionally alongside talented colleagues dedicated to serving New Mexico.* 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:* Broadcast Journalism degree, 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* 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