Multimedia Journalist Reporter
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. UT, Salt Lake City · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$110,000 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Report, shoot, write, voice and edit news for broadcast, web and other platforms
- Build stories by interviewing sources, checking records and researching background details
- Choose each story’s angle and structure, then revise it to meet editorial approval and airtime needs
- Pitch locally relevant story ideas and coordinate priorities with producers and news managers
- Cover breaking news and weather statewide, while engaging with viewers on social media
What you bring
- A broadcast journalism degree or related education, or an equivalent mix of schooling and relevant work
- Fluency in English and strong spoken and written communication, including the ability to ad-lib
- A valid driver’s license with a solid driving record
- You can work any shift, meet deadlines and juggle several assignments at once
Who this fits
This role suits a reporter who can work across the full news production process and remain composed under pressure. You must be flexible about shifts and able to work outdoors in varied weather; the job also involves operating equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
From the employer
ABC4 News (ABC4 Utah/Utah’s CW30) is looking for a dynamic, experienced Multimedia Journalist Reporter. 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. The ideal candidate has excellent news judgement, is calm under pressure and is a multi-tasker. Must have the desire to win breaking news and own weather coverage across the state. They must also possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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 and 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
- 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
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
- Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
- In addition, must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and can handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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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