Multimedia Journalist: Shoot, Write & Report Across Platforms

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Huntington (WV); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce and present news content across platforms. You will shoot, write, voice, edit and feed stories, coordinating interviews and ensuring accuracy and editorial standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism or related experience, fluent English and the ability to meet tight deadlines while working a flexible shift onsite in Huntington, WV.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field (or equivalent combination).
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depends on market size).
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with standard office equipment and software.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing background and details.
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Reviews notes to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines story emphasis, length and format; organizes material accordingly.
• Researches background information related to news stories.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, or events.
• Pitches stories to news managers and producers.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads to develop story ideas.
• Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity.
• Writes stories for the web and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent English

Excellent communication

Deadline driven

Driver's license

Flexible shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Computers and office equipment

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce and present news content across platforms. You will shoot, write, voice, edit and feed stories, coordinating interviews and ensuring accuracy and editorial standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s in broadcast journalism or related experience, fluent English and the ability to meet tight deadlines while working a flexible shift onsite in Huntington, WV.