Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

WNCN-TV/CBS 17, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, is looking for the next Multimedia Journalist.  We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, proactive and aggressive covering breaking news.  We want someone who can generate enterprise stories, build sources, and emerge themselves in a community. The job requires the ability to listen to and respond to police scanners, shoot, write, edit and report from the scene of breaking news and cover general assignment news 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
• 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)
• Engaging on-air presence
• Proactive in responding to breaking news across the Raleigh-Durham market
• Ability to gather urgent information on-scene from witnesses and law enforcement
• Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology
• Produce content for all platforms
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift