Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s WNCN-TV/CBS 17 in Raleigh is seeking a Multimedia Journalist to cover breaking news and general assignments with an enterprise mindset. The role requires self-sufficiency, proactive sourcing, and the ability to shoot, write, edit, and report on scene for multiple platforms.

The ideal candidate will generate enterprise stories, build sources, and deliver clear, engaging content for broadcast and digital audiences, including social media and streaming platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Engaging on-air presence.
• Proactive in responding to breaking news across the Raleigh-Durham market.
• Ability to gather urgent information on-scene from witnesses and law enforcement.
• Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology.
• Produce content for all platforms including digital, social media, and streaming.
• Ensure that all content meets journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Arranges interviews with sources.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors per editorial guidelines.
• Reviews notes to isolate pertinent facts.
• Determines story emphasis, length and format; organizes material.
• Researches background information for accuracy.
• Gathers information via research, interviews or events.
• Pitches stories to managers and producers.
• Discusses issues with producers to set priorities.
• Checks reference materials for 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.
• Writes stories for web and other eMedia platforms.
• Interacts with viewers on social media.
• Performs special projects and other duties.

Skills

News reporting

On-air presence

Interview skills

Breaking news responsiveness

Shooting & editing

Digital content creation

Social media

Driving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video editing

Job description

• WNCN-TV/CBS 17, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, is looking for the next Multimedia Journalist. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, proactive and aggressive covering breaking news and general assignments. We want someone who has a passion for generating enterprise stories, building sources, and going beyond the basic story. The ideal candidate should be proficient in shooting, writing, editing and reporting from the scene of breaking news and general assignment news in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. We also want someone who is proficient in creating digital content on our web site, social media platforms, and streaming platforms (CTV).

• 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
• 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)
• Engaging on-air presence
• Proactive in responding to breaking news across the Raleigh-Durham market
• Ability to gather urgent information on-scene from witnesses and law enforcement
• Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology
• Produce content for all platforms including digital, social media, and streaming
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Nexstar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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