MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist in the Charleston, SC area to report, shoot, write, and present news content across platforms. You will produce engaging stories for broadcast and web, collaborating with producers and editors to meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Broadcast Journalism, strong English communication skills, and a proven on-air presence. The role requires versatility to handle multiple tasks and shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (size of market may vary).
• Superior on-air presence and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast with clear background and details.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Reviews copy for editorial standards and formats.
• Researches background information related to stories.
• Pitches stories relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and develops story ideas from leads.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports for all platforms.

Skills

English fluency

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Computers & office equipment

Job description

WCBD TV is an NBC Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are located in the beautiful Lowcountry area of Charleston, SC. Charleston is known for its warm weather, friendly people, charming downtown, outstanding food, beautiful beaches, and so much history.

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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.

Apply online at https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to be considered.

Responsibilities

• 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 requirementsShoots 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 and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Flexibility to work any shift