Multimedia Journalist - Part-Time

Nexstar Media; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nexstar Media in Lansing, MI is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter who will produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content for all platforms in a clear and engaging manner.

This part-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience, fluency in English, strong on-air presence, and the ability to meet deadlines and work various shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent written/spoken communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news content for all platforms.
• Arranges interviews and researches background information for stories.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers relevant to the local community.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, and events; revises content for editorial standards.

Skills

Fluency in English

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

Interviews & reporting

Multimedia storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

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.

• 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
• Flexibility to work any shift