Multimedia Journalist: Dynamic TV & Digital Storyteller

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The role involves producing content for TV, online and mobile platforms and working with management to develop stories daily.

Ideal candidates have a Journalism degree with at least 3 years of on-air reporting experience, strong storytelling, and solid camera/Editing skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)
• 3 years’ experience as a multi-platinum journalist
• Camera and camera equipment
• Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
• Conflict management
• Detail oriented
• Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
• Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills

Responsibilities

• The Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms.
• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
• Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
• Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Editorial judgment

On-air reporting

Writing

Interviewing

Attention to detail

Digital storytelling

Social media storytelling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism

Tools

Camera and camera equipment

Broadcast quality camera equipment

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. The role involves producing content for TV, online and mobile platforms and working with management to develop stories daily.

Ideal candidates have a Journalism degree with at least 3 years of on-air reporting experience, strong storytelling, and solid camera/Editing skills in a fast-paced environment.