MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed content for broadcast and digital platforms. The role focuses on clear, engaging storytelling with strong enterprise reporting and community relevance.

You will conduct interviews, develop contacts, and deliver live and taped segments that meet editorial standards while managing deadlines and time constraints.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English; excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in news reporting.
• Superior on‑air presence and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with shooting and editing video and with social media.

Responsibilities

• Writes news stories for broadcast, CTV and digital platforms describing events with background and details.
• Conducts interviews and builds contacts for stories.
• Reviews copy for AP style and accuracy.
• Shoots live segments for broadcast and events.
• Develops enterprise stories and original ideas for coverage.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers; participates in staff meetings.
• Live reports for daily newscasts, including breaking news.
• Writes for web platforms such as WordPress; engages with viewers on social media.

Skills

Excellent communication

News reporting

On-air presence

Video shooting/editing

Social media proficiency

Deadline management

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

WordPress

Video editing software

Job description

The WTRF Multimedia Journalist Reporter 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.

• Writes news stories for broadcast, CTV and digital describing the background and details of events
• Conduct interviews and develop contacts with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed AP editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Shoots live shots for broadcast and other community events
• Develops enterprising stories and original story ideas
• 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
• Participates in staff and content development meetings
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Live reporting for daily newscasts, including breaking news and community events
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web in WordPress and other digital 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 one to two years’ experience in news reporting
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with shooting and editing video and social media
• 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