Multimedia Journalist / Reporter

WBOY is looking for an MMJ/Reporter to join the team at north central West Virginia's top-rated TV station. We're looking for someone who can shoot, edit and write independently, while maintaining a strong online presence. The MMJ/Reporter will present their stories live from the field or in our brand-new, state-of-the-art studio. We focus on producing large market quality stories, while working in the family atmosphere of a small market. We work in a friendly community with a great pace of life and easy access to lots of outdoor beauty and recreation, all within quick reach of many large, metropolitan areas.

We have a robust track record of preparing employees for promotions within our organization and in our industry as a whole.

• The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices and edits 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

• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Fluency in English

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

• Superior on-air presence

• 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

• You must apply online to be considered for this position. Please go to: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to access all career opportunities for WBOY-TV and Nexstar, Inc.

WBOY-TV is an equal opportunity employer.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.