Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 38,572 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(K)

Job summary

WTNH, the Nexstar station in New Haven, CT, is seeking an experienced Reporter/Multimedia Journalist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will enterprise unique, broad-appeal content daily and bring an investigative mindset to day-turn stories.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism or related field, English fluency, strong communication, and at least three years of reporting experience with solid on-air presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum three years’ experience in news reporting.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks.
• Social media expertise, proficiency.
• Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Build network of sources to stay ahead of competitors.
• Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for broadcast and publication.
• Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages (and Vo/Sots).
• Review copy for accuracy, style and punctuation per editorial guidelines.
• Pitch stories to a diverse audience and target specific audience segments.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration with station personnel.
• Interact with viewers on social media to build engagement and brand.
• Perform special projects and attend events as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Social media proficiency

Deadline-driven

News reporting experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video cameras

Editing equipment

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

WTNH, the Nexstar station in New Haven, CT is looking for an experienced Reporter/Multimedia Journalist to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to enterprise relevant, unique, broad-appeal content every day. Have the skills and desire to dig deeper, go beyond the obvious and bring an investigative mindset to day-turn stories.

You should also have outstanding live reporting skills, capable of covering breaking news, severe weather, and other developing stories in an aggressive, compelling, creative way.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Build network of sources that will enable WTNH to stay ahead of its competitors
• Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication
• Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages (and Vo/Sots)
• Review copy for accuracy, style and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines
• Pitch stories of interest to a diverse audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
• Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel
• Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including attendance at public events and community service initiatives

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 three years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Social media expertise, proficiency
• Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Hourly payrate for this position is $28 - $34.

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.