- WNCN-TV/CBS 17, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, is looking for the next Multimedia Journalist. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, proactive and aggressive covering breaking news and general assignments. We want someone who has a passion for generating enterprise stories, building sources, and going beyond the basic story. The ideal candidate should be proficient in shooting, writing, editing and reporting from the scene of breaking news and general assignment news in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. We also want someone who is proficient in creating digital content on our web site, social media platforms, and streaming platforms (CTV).
- 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
- 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)
- Engaging on-air presence
- Proactive in responding to breaking news across the Raleigh-Durham market
- Ability to gather urgent information on-scene from witnesses and law enforcement
- Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology
- Produce content for all platforms including digital, social media, and streaming
- Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, a related field, or equivalent education and work experience
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib
- Minimum two years of news reporting experience
- Engaging on-air presence
- Ability to respond proactively to breaking news across the Raleigh-Durham market
- Ability to gather urgent information on scene from witnesses and law enforcement
- Ability to shoot, write, and edit using various technology
- Ability to produce content for digital, social media, and streaming platforms
- Ability to meet journalistic integrity and production quality standards
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
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.
