WKBN/WYTV/WYFX is seeking an experienced, driven Senior Multi‑Media Journalist who knows how to own a beat, build sources, and deliver compelling local journalism every day. This is a role for a proven storyteller who understands the responsibility of being a trusted voice in the community — and who leads by example in a fast‑paced, competitive newsroom.
The ideal candidate is a newsroom veteran who thrives on enterprise reporting, excels at developing contacts, and consistently produces accurate, engaging content across broadcast and digital platforms. This journalist will also help guide, mentor, and elevate a growing team of early‑career MMJs.
If you’re passionate about local news, committed to strong journalism, and ready to help shape the next generation of storytellers, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
- Pitch, develop, and execute original enterprise stories that reflect the needs and interests of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys
- Build and maintain strong community contacts, consistently breaking stories and advancing coverage
- Report, shoot, write, edit, and present stories for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
- Set the standard for accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism
- Provide leadership within the MMJ team by modeling best practices in reporting, newsgathering, and newsroom communication
- Offer guidance, feedback, and informal coaching to early‑career journalists
- Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, and digital staff to enhance daily coverage
- Respond quickly to breaking news and contribute to continuous coverage across platforms
- Represent the station professionally at community events, news conferences, and in daily interactions with the public
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in a television newsroom
- Proven ability to cultivate sources and generate exclusive, enterprise‑driven content
- Strong shooting and editing skills; proficiency with newsroom and field technology
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and live reporting abilities
- Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
- A collaborative mindset and a desire to help develop younger journalists
- Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
What We Offer
- The opportunity to lead by example in a newsroom that produces 11 hours of live news each weekday
- A collaborative environment committed to strong journalism and community service
- Growth opportunities across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education); plus (3) years experience as an MMJ.
Work Environment/Physical Requirements
- Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Position requires work on holidays, some weekends.
NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
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Skills Required
- Minimum 3 - 5 years of professional experience in a television newsroom
- Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree
- Proven ability to cultivate sources and generate exclusive, enterprise-driven content
- Strong shooting and editing skills
- Excellent writing, storytelling, and live reporting abilities
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record
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.
