Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

WGNO-TV in New Orleans, a #DigitalFirst operation focused on delivering local content 24/7 across all platforms, is seeking an assertive Multimedia Journalist. The MMJ will enterprise and produce stories, shoot, write, and edit for broadcast and digital platforms to engage viewers and online users.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, fluent English, strong communication skills, and at least two years’ newsroom experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depends on market size).
• Superior on-air presence and professional appearance.
• Proficiency with office equipment and basic digital tools.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast across platforms.
• Arranges interviews with relevant sources.
• Proofreads content for grammar and editorial style.
• Researches background information for stories.
• Gathers information from events through sources and observation.
• Pitches story ideas to managers and producers.
• Revises content to fit time constraints and editorial standards.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces content for web and social media.
• Interacts with viewers on social media and other platforms.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong on-air presence

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

WGNO-TV in New Orleans,a #DigitalFirst operation with a focus on delivering local content 24/7 across all platformsis looking for an assertive, multi-talented person to serve as a Multimedia Journalist.

We’re looking for a MMJwhose 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, skilledMMJ!

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 journalistical 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

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