Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter who produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news content for all platforms.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent, fluent English, strong on-air presence, ability to meet deadlines, and flexibility to work any shift. You will develop stories, conduct interviews, and craft reports for TV and digital audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication, ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Arranges interviews with information sources.
• Reviews copy for grammar and punctuation.
• Determines story emphasis, length and format.
• Researches background information for accuracy.
• Gathers information from events and interviews.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Creates content for social platforms.
• Represents journalism standards and quality.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

Ability to meet deadlines

Multitasking

Strong on-air presence

Proficiency with office equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

The 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.

• 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
• Has knowledge and creates vertical story videos for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok
• Creates unique content for CTV, Social and FAST Channels
• 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, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines 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