What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
WTAJ-TV is looking for a driven and energetic Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our news team. We care about our community, and we want someone who understands that local journalism has the power to inform, impact, and inspire! In this position, you’ll cultivate sources, gather interviews and visuals that matter, and connect with our audience on-air and online. Our region has plenty to offer, with vibrant mountains, colorful trees, a rich history of industrial prominence, and some of the best college sports in the nation. We’re conveniently located in the heart of the Keystone State, between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. If you’re looking for a place to grow your skills as part of a creative and compelling storytelling team, we’d like to hear from you.
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
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
- 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
Part-Time Multimedia Designer - Penn State Alumni Association
The Pennsylvania State University -
University Park, PA
