KCAU
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
The Multimedia Journalist 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.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Essential 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 in order 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 in
order 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
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Multimedia Journalist must be able to sit,
conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos,
conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions
without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work
in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather
conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In
addition, the Multimedia Journalist must be able to lift, set up and operate
equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel
objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely
bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar