Multimedia Journalist - Part-Time

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a part-time Multimedia Journalist Reporter in Lansing, MI. The role involves reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing and feeding content across platforms, with approximately 3 days per week.

You will manage deadlines and produce engaging local news for broadcast and online audiences. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience, fluent English, strong communication skills and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depends on market size).
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with computers, phones, copiers, scanners and other office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize, and handle multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast and describes background and events.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors for style and accuracy.
• Determines emphasis, length and format; organizes material accordingly.
• Researches background information to provide complete and accurate reports.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, or events.
• Pitches stories to editors and producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and develops story ideas from leads.
• Discusses issues with producers to establish priorities.
• Checks references to obtain relevant facts and timelines.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports; produces content for all platforms.
• Ensures 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multitasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. This is a part-time position approximately 3 days per week.

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• 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

Requirements & Skills:

• 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