Multi-Media Journalist

Nexstar Media Group • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

Nexstar Media Inc. is seeking an innovative and dynamic Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) for WPHL-TV. The MMJ will collaborate with assignment editors, producers, and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories, and highly promotable news content. This role requires strong storytelling skills, source-building, and the ability to handle breaking news effectively. The MMJ will produce, report, write, voice, and edit news content across all platforms, ensuring clarity and engagement for news consumers.

Requirements

• 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
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to edit on non-linear platforms
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift, but hours are likely to be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., on most days

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 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 provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at various functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Ability to perform live shots
• Functions as an MMJ, five days a week
• Makes meaningful and frequent contributions to the station's digital platforms
• 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
• Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends
• Works independently and knows when to engage with management for additional support and fact checking on detailed stories

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Broadcasting and Content Providers
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees