Multimedia Journalist: Enterprise Reporting & Live News

Nexstar Media Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media DC News Now in the DC market is seeking an MMJ-Reporter to enterprise stories across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. You will work with content producers, anchors, and news leadership to serve local audiences with compelling reporting and a strong reel.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit, pitch stories for broadcast and digital, and meet tight deadlines, including weekends. ENPS familiarity and a valid driver’s license are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Demonstrable experience pitching, reporting and producing news stories; reel/portfolio required.
• Experience using broadcast-quality cameras and editing systems.
• Experience using mobile phone cameras and mobile app editing applications.
• Fluency in English; strong writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with newsroom systems; ENPS preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work weekends and meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and writing news stories including recording/editing audio/video as needed.
• Pitching multiple daily story ideas for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Creating content in formats for vertical video and social media.
• Performing live-shots for TV and social platforms as needed.
• Reporting from the scene for breaking news across platforms.
• Conducting newsmaker interviews and researching context.
• Managing time to meet deadlines and complete special projects.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

News reporting

Video editing

ENPS experience

English fluency

Communication skills

Driver's license

Time management

Pitching stories

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Broadcast cameras

Video editing software

Mobile editing apps

Job description

Nexstar Media DC News Now in the DC market is seeking an MMJ-Reporter to enterprise stories across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. You will work with content producers, anchors, and news leadership to serve local audiences with compelling reporting and a strong reel.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit, pitch stories for broadcast and digital, and meet tight deadlines, including weekends. ENPS familiarity and a valid driver’s license are a plus.