MultiMedia Journalist - Reporter
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. IA, Sioux City · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$109,925 across the United States.
Nexstar has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Develop local story ideas, pitch them to news leaders and set priorities with producers
- Research events, interview sources and verify details so your reports give audiences accurate context
- Shoot, write, voice and edit news reports for broadcast, web and other platforms
- Review notes and copy, correcting errors and shaping each story to editorial and timing needs
- Engage with viewers on social media and keep your work within journalistic and production standards
What you bring
- A broadcast journalism degree or related education, or comparable work experience
- At least two years reporting news, with the required experience depending on market size
- Fluent English and strong spoken and written communication, including ad-libbing when needed
- A valid driver’s license and a good driving record
Who this fits
This role suits a reporter who can take stories from research and interviews through on-air delivery and editing. You need flexibility to work any shift and the ability to handle deadlines, priorities and multiple assignments.
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