Reporter/Multimedia Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. NY, Albany · 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
- Report, shoot, write, voice and edit news for broadcast, web and other platforms
- Research events and interview sources to build accurate stories with relevant background and details
- Pitch local story ideas to news managers, then shape each report to its format and airtime
- Check copy for factual details, grammar and editorial standards before revising for approval
- Present reports across platforms and engage with viewers through social media
What you bring
- At least two years of news reporting experience
- A broadcast journalism degree or related education, or an equivalent mix of study and relevant work
- Fluent English, strong spoken and written communication, and the ability to ad-lib on air
- A valid driver's license and a good driving record
Who this fits
This role suits a reporter who can handle field production as well as writing, editing and presenting stories. You must be flexible to work any shift.
From the employer
WTEN-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time Reporter/Multimedia Journalist. 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
Benefits:
Hourly Range: $17.00 - $21.00
We offer a competitive salary as well as health, dental and vision plan, 401K and many other benefits. All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.
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