Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. ND, Minot · 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.
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What you'll do
- You’ll report, shoot, write, voice and edit news for broadcast, web and other platforms
- You’ll research events, interview sources and verify details for complete, accurate stories
- You’ll pitch locally relevant ideas, develop leads and work with producers on story priorities
- You’ll shape each story’s focus, structure and length, then revise it for editorial approval or timing
- You’ll engage viewers on social media while meeting standards for journalism and production quality
What you bring
- You have a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism, a related field or equivalent work experience
- You bring at least two years of news reporting experience, depending on market size
- You communicate clearly in English, including strong writing, speaking and ad-libbing skills
- You can prioritize, meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments at once
- You have a valid driver’s license, a good driving record and comfort with office equipment
Who this fits
You’ll fit this role if you’re comfortable delivering news on air, working across production tasks and adapting stories for multiple platforms. You must be available for any shift and bring a strong on-air presence.
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
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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