The Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, edits and feeds marketing and sales production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to consumers.
- Prepares sales client marketing stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events
- Produces, prepares, writes and conducts in-studio, on camera and live interview segments and taped or on-location segments as scheduled
- Communicates and works with marketing and sales teams to schedule and execute assignments, client stories, segments and sponsored content and ensures all required materials are submitted in a timely manner to meet client and station deadlines
- Work with production and sales team on recording schedules
- Ability to work with all departments (Sales, Creative Services, News, Production, Programming) at the station
- Arrange 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
- Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
- Collects information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production
- Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
- Researches and analyzes background information related to the sales client 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
- Discusses projects and issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Produce and present sales and marketing videos for use on all platforms
- Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
- Attend station partnerships in the community and participate in station-sponsored events
- 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
- Superior on-air presence and ability to interview guests in a relaxed style while also bringing high energy to studio or on location pieces
- Minimum two years’ experience in creating lifestyle, sales, marketing or news content (depending on market size)
- 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
- Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite
- Ability to use basic camera gear
The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 per year
Top Skills
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
