Produces multimedia news content for broadcast, web, and social platforms. Responsibilities include researching and developing local stories, conducting interviews, writing, shooting, editing, voicing, presenting reports, pitching story ideas, meeting editorial standards, and engaging with viewers. The role requires strong journalism, communication, deadline management, on-air, and multimedia production skills, along with schedule flexibility and a valid driver's license.
WTEN-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York is hiring a full-time Reporter/Multimedia Journalist. 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 with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Benefits:
Hourly Range: $17.00 - $21.00
We offer a competitive salary as well as health, dental and vision plan, 401K and many other benefits. All employees must first contact their current manager before applying for an Internal position.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Monroe, New Jersey, USA Office
Monroe, United States
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