Reporter 1, MultiMedia Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. SC, Spartanburg · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $75,000–$110,000 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
- Report, shoot, write, voice and edit news stories for broadcast, digital and social platforms
- Find story details through research, interviews and event attendance, then build accurate reports
- Set up interviews and pitch local story ideas to news managers and producers
- Review copy for accuracy and editorial style, and connect with viewers through social media
What you bring
- A degree in broadcast journalism or a related area, or comparable education and work experience
- Strong speaking and writing skills, including the ability to deliver unscripted remarks
- A valid driver’s license and a solid driving record
- You can meet deadlines, juggle assignments and work any shift
Who this fits
This role suits an experienced journalist who can report across broadcast and digital formats, from gathering information through editing and presenting stories. You need flexibility to work any shift.
From the employer
WSPA-TV, 7News in Spartanburg/Greenville, SC has an immediate opening for an experienced broadcast & digital journalist to join our team as a MMJ/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.
- 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 correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- 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
- 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 social media 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
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, 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
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