MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Colchester (VT); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 28 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pay: $15 - $20 per hour

Résumé du poste

FOX44 (WFFF-TV) and ABC22 (WVNY-TV) in Colchester, Vermont has an immediate opening for an energetic MultiMedia Journalist Reporter. The MMJ 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.

The candidate will interview sources, verify facts, and meet tight deadlines while engaging audiences on social media.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsabilités

• Report and produce news stories for broadcast.
• Arrange interviews and verify facts.
• Shoot and edit news events.
• Write stories for the web and eMedia platforms.
• Engage with viewers on social media.
• Ensure content meets company standards.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Connaissances

English fluency

Strong communication

On-air presence

Deadline driven

Office equipment

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Description du poste

FOX44 (WFFF-TV) and ABC22 (WVNY-TV) in Colchester, Vermont has an immediate opening for an energetic MultiMedia Journalist Reporter. 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.

Duties & Responsibilities

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
• 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

Benefits

• Pay: $15 - $20 per hour, depending on experience
• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing "News for All America," popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.