MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media's WTRF affiliate in Wheeling, WV is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write and edit news content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will conduct interviews, develop sources, report breaking news and community events, and engage audiences on social media while meeting editorial standards and time constraints.

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, fluency in English, and 1–2 years' reporting experience are required, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or 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.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

On-air presence

Interviewing

News reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video shooting

Video editing

Social media management

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
• Proficiencywithshootingandeditingvideoandsocial media
• Abilitytomeetdea‑gl (so??)
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift