Multimedia Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. PA, Wilkes-Barre · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Produce, report, shoot, voice, edit and deliver news for broadcast, web, social and streaming channels
- Build local stories by pursuing leads, researching records, interviewing sources and attending relevant events
- Pitch community-focused story ideas, then shape each piece's emphasis, timing and format
- Create vertical videos and platform-specific work for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, CTV, Social and FAST
- Check facts, language and editorial standards while revising work for approval or timing needs
What you bring
- A broadcast journalism degree, a related degree or equivalent education and work experience
- At least two years of news reporting experience, depending on market size
- Fluent English, strong spoken and written communication, and comfort improvising on air
- A strong on-camera presence, deadline discipline and the ability to juggle assignments
- A driver's license, a clean driving history and willingness to work any shift
Who this fits
You will suit a mid-level reporting role that combines field production, on-air work, writing, editing and social video. You need to handle several assignments under deadline, interact with viewers online and work across changing shifts. The role is based in the United States, with the specific location not provided.
From the employer
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
- Has knowledge and creates vertical story videos for Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok
- Creates unique content for CTV, Social and FAST Channels
- 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
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
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