News
Full Time
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MultiMedia Journalist/Reporter
1012
WRIC has an opening for a MultiMedia Journalist/Reporter.
EOE M/F/D/V Drug/Background Screen.
Qualified applicants can apply online at www.nexstar.tv
- 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 digital 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
