MultiMedia Journalist - Reporter

Nexstar Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

IA, Sioux City Full-time Mid-level Video Production

Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. IA, Sioux City · full-time.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Create, report, film, write, voice, edit and deliver news for broadcast, web and other platforms
Research events, interview sources and attend functions to build complete, accurate stories
Pitch locally relevant ideas, assess leads and work with producers to set priorities
Shape each story's focus and format, revise copy, and correct language or factual errors
Engage viewers on social media while meeting editorial and production standards

What you bring

Hold a bachelor's in broadcast journalism or another related field, unless equivalent education and work experience applies
Have at least two years of news-reporting experience, depending on market size
Communicate clearly in English, including on-air ad-libbing, with a strong presence
Use computers and standard office equipment while managing deadlines, priorities and concurrent assignments
Have a current driver's license and a good driving history

Who this fits

This role suits a journalist who can report, present, shoot and edit stories across multiple platforms while maintaining accuracy and editorial quality. You must be flexible about working any shift and able to drive safely.

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
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