Multimedia News Reporter: Shoot, Write, Edit for All Platforms

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in the United States seeks a News Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, and present content for all platforms. You will gather facts, arrange interviews, and craft engaging stories for broadcast and web.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, fluency in English, and at least two years of reporting experience. You must meet deadlines, work flexible shifts, and maintain a strong on-air presence while upholding editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, 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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

News reporting experience

Deadline-driven

Driver's license

Flexible shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in the United States seeks a News Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, and present content for all platforms. You will gather facts, arrange interviews, and craft engaging stories for broadcast and web.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, fluency in English, and at least two years of reporting experience. You must meet deadlines, work flexible shifts, and maintain a strong on-air presence while upholding editorial standards.