Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

WDAF-TV FOX4 in Kansas City, part of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a curious Multimedia Journalist who can create compelling content for TV, digital and streaming platforms.

You will source, shoot, write, edit and present stories, deliver live reports with confidence, and work with editors to sharpen framing and storytelling across multiple screens. This role requires 2+ years of on-air/MMJ experience and a strong command of digital tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (market size considered).
• Strong writing, shooting and editing skills; confident live performance.
• Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.
• Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.

Responsibilities

• Pitch, research, shoot, write, edit and present original stories for TV, digital and streaming platforms.
• Deliver engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.
• Develop strong sources and produce enterprise journalism that reflects and serves our community.
• Craft clean, conversational scripts and publish web stories that add depth.
• Collaborate with producers and managers to elevate story framing, context and content quality.
• Ensure all work meets FOX4 standards for accuracy, ethics and production value.

Skills

Writing

Shooting

Editing

Live reporting

Digital platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field

Job description

WDAF-TV FOX4 is looking for a curious, creative Multimedia Journalist who thrives in a digital-first newsroom and can deliver compelling content on broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. You’ll enterprise stories, own your beat, and bring fresh ideas that connect with Kansas City audiences wherever they are.

• Pitch, research, shoot, write, edit and present original stories for TV, digital and streaming platforms.
• Deliver engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.
• Develop strong sources and produce enterprise journalism that reflects and serves our community.
• Craft clean, conversational scripts and publish web stories that add depth.
• Collaborate with producers and managers to elevate story framing, context and content quality.
• Ensure all work meets FOX4 standards for accuracy, ethics and production value.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field—or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of on-air reporting/MMJ experience (market size considered).
• Strong writing, shooting and editing skills; confident live performance.
• Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.
• Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.

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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: 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.