Reporter / MultiMedia Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. IL, Rockford · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and feed news content across broadcast, web, social and other platforms
- Build local stories by researching events, checking records, arranging interviews and evaluating leads
- Pitch community-relevant story ideas, then set priorities and framing with producers or news managers
- Shape each report’s focus, length and format while correcting copy and meeting editorial standards
- Present on-air reports, interact with viewers through social media, and revise work for deadlines or timing
What you bring
- A broadcast journalism degree, related education, or equivalent work experience supports your application
- You communicate clearly in English, including strong writing, speaking, and on-air ad-lib skills
- You can manage competing assignments, meet deadlines, use office equipment, and work any shift
- A valid driver’s license and clean driving history are required
Who this fits
This role suits a mid-level multimedia journalist who can handle reporting, field production, editing and presentation across platforms. You should be comfortable with changing priorities, multiple tasks and flexible shifts. The position requires English fluency, a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
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
- 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
Compensation: $15 - $16 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.
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