Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter in Lansing to produce and present compelling local news for multiple platforms. You will shoot, write, voice, edit and feed content, while delivering background, context and fresh storytelling that resonates with the community.

The role requires a Broadcast Journalism degree or equivalent, fluency in English, and strong on-air presence. You will collaborate with producers, meet tight deadlines and engage viewers online.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication with ability to ad lib.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Superior on-air presence.
• Proficiency with office equipment and common tech.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news content for all platforms.
• Reports news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Arranges interviews with informed sources.
• Reviews copy for errors in content, grammar and punctuation.
• Determines story emphasis, length and format.
• Researches background information for accuracy.
• Gathers information through interviews, events or records.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads to develop ideas.
• Discusses priorities with producers to set direction.
• Checks reference materials for relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval and time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces reports for all platforms and engages viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

News reporting exp

On-air presence

Office equipment

Deadline driven

Driver's license

Shift flexibility

Education

Broadcast journalism degree

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.

• 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