MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Life insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Peoria, IL seeks a Multimedia Journalist to research, write, shoot and edit stories for TV and digital platforms. The role requires strong on-air reporting, solid journalism ethics, and the ability to develop stories daily across multiple channels.

You will collaborate with management to enterprise stories, craft engaging live shots and graphics, and distribute content across social media and online properties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• 3+ years’ experience as a multimedia journalist
• Experience with camera equipment and editing
• Strong editorial judgment and journalistic ethics

Responsibilities

• Research and write general assignment stories for multiple platforms
• Capture visual content and edit stories for TV and digital
• Produce content for TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Enterprise and develop stories daily with management
• Use live shots, stand-ups, graphics and social media to enhance storytelling
• Organize material, determine angle, and adhere to editorial standards
• Gather information through interviews, observation and research
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Broadcast journalism

On-air reporting

Editorial judgment

Interviewing

Detail oriented

Multimedia storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism

Tools

Broadcast camera equipment

HD/4K cameras

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms.

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + (3) three years’ experience as a multi-platinum journalist
• Camera and camera equipment
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Conflict management
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills

Pay Range: $34,320-$35,360 salary plan

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.