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Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Champaign, IL, US

Salary

$16 - $16.5 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance

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  • The Multimedia Journalist Reporter is responsible for producing, reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing, and feeding news content across all platforms in an engaging manner.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of two years of experience in news reporting and a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field.
  • Key responsibilities include arranging interviews, reviewing and correcting content, researching background information, and pitching story ideas to news managers.
  • The position offers a salary ranging from $16 to $16.50 per hour, based on the applicant's experience and skill level.
  • Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with matching contributions, and more.

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

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

  • 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

  • Flexibility to work any shift

NON-UNION FULL-TIME HOURLY

Compensation:

$16 to $16.50 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

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Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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