Multimedia Journalist Reporter

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

Job summary

NBC4 in Columbus, Ohio seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to gather, shoot, edit, and report stories across digital, broadcast and social platforms. You will craft engaging narratives, arrange interviews, and ensure accuracy and timely delivery while maintaining journalistic integrity.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent, fluent English, and at least two years in news reporting, with strong on-air presence and deadline-driven work ethic.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (varies by market).
• Superior live on-air presence and clear storytelling.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with office equipment and basic tech tools.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for digital, broadcast, and social platforms.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information.
• Shoots and edits video for news events and reports.
• Writes stories for the station website and other platforms.
• Produces on-camera reports and presents information clearly.

Skills

Excellent communication

Fluency in English

Strong multitasking

On-air presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing software

Digital editing hardware

Job description

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! Join our team at NBC4 where we put local first with strong ties to the community. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation’s 15th largest city, market #35, home of the Ohio State Capitol and Ohio State University. Forbes ranks Columbus a top 10 city for young professionals and a place Manhattan Institute ranked among the best Midwest economies. USA Today calls Columbus a "food mecca" and an "ethnic food paradise".

Multimedia Journalist Reporter

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter gathers information, reports, shoots and edits video, and writes stories for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Reports news stories for digital, broadcast, and social platforms, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related 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 video for news events and news reports
• Produces and presents on camera reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the station website and other 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 live on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, 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, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled