MultiMedia Journalist

VT, Colchester

Full time

REQ-42091

FOX44 (WFFF-TV) and ABC22 (WVNY-TV) in Colchester, Vermont has an immediate opening for an energetic MultiMedia Journalist Reporter.

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.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• 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

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

• 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

Benefits:

• Pay: $15 - $20 per hour, depending on experience

• Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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. 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.