Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Farmersburg (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and distribute news content across all platforms.

You will report stories for broadcast, arrange interviews, verify facts, and craft compelling segments for local audiences. The role requires a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience, strong English skills, and a proven on-air presence, with flexibility to work any shift and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent combo of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depends 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.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving 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 with background and details.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers relevant to local community.
• Gathers information from research, interviews, or attendance at events.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journal

Fluency in English

Excellent written and oral comms

Two years news reporting experience

On-air presence

Proficiency with office equipment

Deadline-driven

Valid driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent education/experience mix

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist 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