Multimedia Journalist: Dynamic Local News Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; West Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, and edit news for all platforms.

The role involves interviews, researching background, and delivering engaging stories that meet editorial standards. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent, at least two years of reporting experience, and a flexible schedule to cover any shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Minimum two years of news reporting experience (depends on market size).
• Strong on-air presence and professional appearance.
• Proficiency with office equipment and newsroom tools.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews and gathers information through research and engagement with sources.
• Shoots and edits news events; writes and voices stories.
• Produces content for all platforms including web and social media.
• Reviews content for accuracy, grammar, and editorial standards.
• Pitches story ideas to editors and producers based on local relevance.
• Coordinates with producers to set priorities and formats.
• Represents the newsroom in community events and outreach.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Meet deadlines

Multitask and manage priorities

Superior on-air presence

Proficiency with office equipment

Real-time news reporting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment proficiency

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, and edit news for all platforms.

The role involves interviews, researching background, and delivering engaging stories that meet editorial standards. The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent, at least two years of reporting experience, and a flexible schedule to cover any shift.