Multimedia Journalist / Producer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist for WANE in Fort Wayne. The role requires the ability to report, shoot, write, voice, edit, and feed news across platforms. You will work independently and with a small team, with weekend coverage and training for vacancies as needed.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, strong communication skills, and a valid driver’s license. Background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.
• Experience reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing and feeding news content.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Must pass background screening to hire.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team; weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Arranges interviews with informants or sources.
• Reviews copy for errors and follows editorial guidelines.
• Shoots, writes, edits and presents content for all platforms.
• Pitches stories to managers and develops ideas from leads.

Skills

Fluent English

Communication skills

Deadline management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

WANE 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 part of a small team. Weekend coverage may be required and training to produce for vacancies and voids will be required.

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 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 that 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 and Skills

• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work‑related experience.