MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter who will report, shoot, write, voice, edit and deliver content for all platforms.

This role requires developing story ideas, conducting interviews, verifying facts, and meeting tight deadlines with a strong on-air presence. You will produce engaging reports for broadcast and digital platforms, engage viewers on social media, and collaborate with producers to shape news coverage.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience required.
• Fluency in English and strong written/oral communication essential.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Superior on-air presence and newsroom versatility necessary.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record; ability to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports and supervises all aspects of stories for broadcast, web, and emedia platforms.
• Arranges interviews and gathers information from sources; researches background information.
• Reviews copy for accuracy, grammar, and style; adheres to editorial guidelines.
• Shoots, edits, and produces reports for multiple platforms; maintains production quality.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers; collaborates with team to set priorities.
• Engages with viewers on social media and adheres to company standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluency in English

Ability to meet deadlines

Handle multiple tasks

Superior on-air presence

Proficiency with office equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter 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