(KHON2) Video News Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. HI, Honolulu · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Report, shoot, write, voice, edit and deliver news pieces across broadcast, web, social and other platforms
- Find story leads, research public records and background material, and arrange interviews to build accurate reports
- Pitch locally relevant ideas, then set each story’s focus, structure and timing with producers or news managers
- Review copy for factual, grammar and punctuation errors, revising work to meet editorial standards and deadlines
- Present reports on air, interact with viewers through social media, and support assigned special projects
What you bring
- A broadcast journalism or related degree, or equivalent education and work experience
- At least two years reporting news, with the required experience level depending on market size
- Fluent English, strong spoken and written communication, and the ability to ad lib on demand
- A valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, computer proficiency and the ability to manage competing deadlines
Who this fits
You’ll fit this role if you can work as a hands-on journalist across reporting, field production, editing, writing and on-air presentation. The job calls for a strong on-camera presence and comfort handling multiple assignments under time pressure. You must be flexible about working any shift and able to drive with a valid license and good record.
From the employer
The Video News Journalist 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
Compensation - $19+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level
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