Multimedia Journalist / Reporter

$42,120 - $42,120/Yr

Nexstar Media Group - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Colorado Springs, CO

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Multimedia Journalist/Reporter is responsible for producing, reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing, and feeding news production content across various platforms. This role aims to deliver clear, engaging, and meaningful news stories to the audience, ensuring journalistic integrity and production quality.

Responsibilities

• Produce and report news stories for broadcast, detailing events' background and specifics.
• Arrange interviews with sources for story information.
• Review and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation according to editorial guidelines.
• Evaluate notes to isolate pertinent facts for stories.
• Determine story emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories for accuracy.
• Gather information through research, interviews, and attendance at events.
• Pitch relevant stories to news managers and producers.
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads to develop story ideas.
• Discuss issues with producers and news managers to establish priorities.
• Check reference materials for relevant facts.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
• Shoot and edit news events and reports.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Write stories for web and eMedia platforms.
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, 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 and office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance