Reporter 1, MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A broadcasting company in Spartanburg, SC is looking for an experienced Multimedia Journalist Reporter. The role involves producing, reporting, and editing news content across multiple platforms. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include researching news, pitching story ideas, and interacting with viewers on social media. Flexibility to work various shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience is required.
• Candidates must have excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Flexibility in shifts is a necessity.

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes background information for news stories.
• Produces reports for various platforms and ensures content quality.
• Pitches relevant stories to news managers.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency with computers and office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines

Flexibility to work any shift

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

WSPA-TV, 7News in Spartanburg/Greenville, SC has an immediate opening for an experienced broadcast & digital journalist to join our team as a MMJ/Reporter. The Multimedia Journalist Reporter 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.

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
• 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
• 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 social media 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
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, 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