Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Sioux City, IA seeks a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and deliver news for all platforms, ensuring clarity and relevance for local audiences.

You will gather information, conduct interviews, verify facts, meet deadlines, and deliver web reports while engaging viewers on social media; a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent is required, with at least two years’ reporting experience and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English and excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news content for all platforms.
• Reports news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Arranges and conducts interviews to obtain information.
• Reviews copy for grammar, punctuation and style.
• Determines emphasis, length and format of stories.
• Researches background information and verifies facts.
• Gathers information from events via research, interviews or attendance.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers relevant to the local community.
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads to develop ideas.
• Discusses issues with producers to set priorities.
• Checks reference materials and public records for relevant facts.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms and engages viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline-driven

Multi-tasking

Social media engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent education/experience

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