Multimedia Journalist

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Indianapolis is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to become part of their award-winning newsroom. This role involves finding and telling compelling stories for digital platforms while ensuring journalistic integrity and production quality.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, alongside at least two years of news reporting experience. Flexibility to work any shift is required, along with excellent communication skills and on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to ad lib when required.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast.
• Researches and analyzes background information.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Creates content for web and social media.

Skills

Communication skills

News reporting experience

Storytelling

On-air presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

FOX59 and CBS4 are seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join the Murrow and Emmy award winning #1 newsroom in Indianapolis. We’re looking for a reporter who loves to find and tell compelling stories with urgency and impact. This position will have unique opportunities for digital and streaming content and may be asked to fill-in on the anchor desk. Expectations for the position include, but are not limited to:

• 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
• 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
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• 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
• Creates content for the web, streaming and social media platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• 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
• 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
• Other duties as assigned