WANE is looking for a multi-media journalist ready to take their skills to the next level in a newsroom that fosters growth and development.  The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content. 

Individual must work well independently and as a part of a small team.  Weekend coverage may be required and training to produce for vacancies and voids will be required.

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of eventsArranges interviews with people who can provide information about storiesReviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelinesReviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and detailsDetermines 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 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 prioritiesChecks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant factsRevises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirementsShoots, writes, and edits all their own contentProduces and presents reports for all platformsEnsures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityWrites stories for the web and other eMedia platformsInteracts with viewers/users on social media sitesPerforms 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 EnglishExcellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when requiredAbility to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyValid driver’s license with a good driving recordMust pass background screening to hire

ALL applicants must apply on-line at:  https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar