Multimedia Journalist & Digital News Producer

Nexstar Media Group; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter who will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content for all platforms in a clear, engaging way for news consumers.

You will develop stories, arrange interviews, verify facts, revise material for editorial approval, and craft compelling narratives that meet time requirements, while delivering content for TV, web and social media channels.

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Experience in news reporting (2+ years

Superior on-air presence

Proficiency with office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Driver's license

Flexibility to work any shift

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Jobbeschreibung

NAB Leadership Foundation seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter who will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content for all platforms in a clear, engaging way for news consumers.

You will develop stories, arrange interviews, verify facts, revise material for editorial approval, and craft compelling narratives that meet time requirements, while delivering content for TV, web and social media channels.