Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Metairie, LA, is seeking a versatile Multimedia Journalist to report, shoot, write, and edit stories for broadcast and digital platforms.

You will enterprise stories, conduct interviews, and produce engaging content for TV and online audiences. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, at least two years in news reporting, fluent English, and strong on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Writes stories for the web and social media.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.

Skills

Journalism

Storytelling

Editing

Reporting

Interviewing

Social media

Photography

Video editing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere Pro

Video editing software

Camera operation

Job description

## Multimedia JournalistApplylocations: LA-Metairie;One Galleria Blvd (Tribune-WGNO/WNOL)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition id: REQ-41848**WGNO-TV** in New Orleans, a #DigitalFirst operation with a focus on delivering local content 24/7 across all platforms is looking for an assertive, multi-talented person to serve as a **Multimedia Journalist**. We're looking for a MMJ whose news gathering, storytelling, photography and editing skills stand out in a competitive, high-quality market. The successful candidate is a journalist who can enterprise and produce stories and news content on all platforms that viewers and digital users will not see anywhere else. This is a great opportunity for an established, skilled MMJ!The **Multimedia Journalist** produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, and edits 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 social media 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, 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