Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Lansing, MI is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content for all platforms with clarity and impact.

You will arrange interviews, verify facts, meet tight deadlines and engage audiences on social media while delivering compelling stories that inform the local community across broadcast and digital channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English with strong written and oral communication skills.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting, depending on market size.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Superior on-air presence and proficiency with basic office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing 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.
• Reviews notes 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.
• Gathers information through research, interviews, or attending events.
• Pitches stories to news managers and producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads to develop story ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers to establish priorities.
• 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 integrity and quality.
• Writes stories for the web and eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Multitasking / time management

Superior on-air presence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

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
• 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

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 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