The Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms.
- Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
- Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
- Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + (3) three years’ experience as a multi-platinum journalist
- Camera and camera equipment
- Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
- Conflict management
- Detail oriented
- Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
- Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism (or equivalent experience)
- Three years' experience as a multimedia journalist
- Experience operating camera and camera equipment
- Knowledge of broadcast-quality camera equipment
- Conflict management skills
- Detail oriented
- Knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws and demonstrated editorial judgment
- Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical 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.
