Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (Req #33431)

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

Nexstar Media Group - Rockford, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Rockford, IL

Broadcasting and Content Providers

About the position

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter at Nexstar Broadcasting is responsible for producing, reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing, and feeding news production content across various platforms. The role emphasizes clarity, engagement, and meaningful storytelling for news consumers, ensuring that all content adheres to journalistic integrity and production quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arranges interviews with individuals who can provide information about stories.
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following editorial style guidelines.
• Evaluates notes taken about events to isolate pertinent facts and details.
• Determines a story's emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, and attendance at various functions.
• Pitches relevant stories to news managers and producers.
• 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 to obtain relevant facts.
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or fit time requirements.
• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Superior on-air presence.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in research.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance