DESCRIPTION

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! Join our team at NBC4 where we put local first with strong ties to the community. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation’s 15th largest city, market #35, home of the Ohio state capitol and Ohio State University. Forbes ranks Columbus a top 10 city for young professionals and a place Manhattan Institute ranked among the best Midwest economies. USA Today calls Columbus a “food mecca” and an "ethnic food paradise". The Multimedia Journalist Reporter gathers information, reports, shoots and edits video, and writes stories for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

JOB EXPERIENCE

iReports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesDetermines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordinglyResearches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate informationGathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functionsPitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local communityReceives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideasDiscusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positionsChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots and edits news events and news reportsWrites, produces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms special projects and other duties as assignedBuilds a network of sources and contacts to develop exclusive local story ideasVets story pitches and ideas to determine relevance and viability

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
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
Writes, produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Builds a network of sources and contacts to develop exclusive local story ideas
Vets story pitches and ideas to determine relevance and viability

REQUIREMENTS

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Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information
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 station website and other 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 with a good driving record
Flexibility to work any shift, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

ADDITIONAL INFO

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at http://www.Nexstar.tv.

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HOW TO APPLY

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