Multimedia Journalist — Breaking News & Digital Content

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist for WNCN-TV/CBS 17 in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on breaking news and enterprise stories, with on-site reporting, shooting, writing, editing, and delivering content across broadcast and digital platforms.

The candidate will generate compelling stories, build sources, engage audiences on social media, and contribute to streaming content. A degree in broadcast journalism and at least two years of reporting experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size).
• Engaging on-air presence and proactive in responding to breaking news in the Raleigh-Durham market.
• Ability to gather urgent information on-scene from witnesses and law enforcement.
• Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology.
• Produce content for all platforms including digital, social media, and streaming.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast and describes background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with informative sources.
• Reviews copy for errors and adheres to editorial guidelines.
• Researches and analyzes background information for completeness and accuracy.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, or attendance at events.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers relevant to the local community.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports; produces content for all platforms.

Skills

Excellent communication

On-air presence

Shoot, write & edit

Digital content creation

Social media engagement

Interviews & sources

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist for WNCN-TV/CBS 17 in Raleigh, NC. The role focuses on breaking news and enterprise stories, with on-site reporting, shooting, writing, editing, and delivering content across broadcast and digital platforms.

The candidate will generate compelling stories, build sources, engage audiences on social media, and contribute to streaming content. A degree in broadcast journalism and at least two years of reporting experience are preferred.