Multimedia Journalist: Live Local Storytelling

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will shoot, write, edit, and present stories for TV and digital platforms. This role emphasizes live coverage, community engagement, and compelling storytelling across multiple channels.

The MMJ will enterprise ideas, conduct interviews, verify facts, and deliver polished scripts while upholding newsroom ethics and standards. Strong writing and multitasking under tight deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Proven writing, reporting, and on‑air delivery skills.
• Experience with live reporting and multimedia storytelling across platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for TV, digital, mobile, and social platforms.
• Enterprise and pitch original story ideas daily with newsroom leadership.
• Use strong storytelling: live shots, standups, graphics, and social engagement.
• Research, verify, and organize story information through interviews and data.
• Write clear, accurate scripts meeting editorial standards.
• Ensure content meets journalistic ethics and legal standards.

Skills

Live reporting

Strong writing

Interpersonal communication

Editorial judgment

Deadline pressure

Research interviews

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

Video editing software

Newsroom systems

Camera equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Youngstown, OH is seeking a Multimedia Journalist who will shoot, write, edit, and present stories for TV and digital platforms. This role emphasizes live coverage, community engagement, and compelling storytelling across multiple channels.

The MMJ will enterprise ideas, conduct interviews, verify facts, and deliver polished scripts while upholding newsroom ethics and standards. Strong writing and multitasking under tight deadlines are essential.