Multimedia Journalist / Producer

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Fort Wayne is seeking a Multimedia Journalist/Producer to produce engaging news content for broadcast and digital platforms. You will shoot, write, voice, edit, and feed content, working independently or with a small team. Weekend coverage may be required and ongoing training is provided.

The role emphasizes strong editorial judgment, fast turnaround, and the ability to engage audiences across multiple platforms while maintaining journalistic integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Background screening required as part of hire process.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast with clear background and details.
• Arranges interviews and coordinates with interview subjects.
• Reviews copy for errors in grammar, punctuation, and style.
• Researches background information to ensure accuracy.
• Pitches stories to editors and selects priorities for coverage.
• Shoots, writes, voices, edits, and produces own content for all platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media; supports special projects as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Deadline management

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

## Multimedia Journalist / ProducerApplylocations: IN, Fort Waynetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-42250WANE is looking for a Multimedia Journalist ready to take their skills to the next level in a newsroom that fosters growth and development. The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content. Individual must work well independently and as a part of a small team. Weekend coverage may be required and training to produce for vacancies and voids will be required.* 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 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* 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, writes, and edits all their own content* 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* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously* Valid driver’s license with a good driving record* Must pass background screening to hire