Multimedia Journalist/Digital Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • Augusta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Multimedia Journalist Digital 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. WJBF is the ABC affiliate and legacy station in Augusta, the second largest city in the state of Georgia. We are located on the Savannah River and the border with South Carolina. With a thriving downtown and affordable cost of living, it's a great place to begin or continue your journalism career. If you're ready to put your creativity to work in a new way of presenting local news, WJBF would love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Traditional reporting experience with a gift for storytelling.
• Creative mind for content creation using a phone.
• Ability to cover hard breaking news and fun feature stories equally well.
• Ability to work well on deadlines.
• Willingness to take advantage of mentoring from experienced journalists.
• Ability to be a utility player in the newsroom and move between reporting, producing, editing, shooting and anchoring without missing a beat.
• Love being a part of the community and developing strong relationships with our neighbors.
• 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 nights, weekends and holidays when required.

Nice To Haves

• Reaching viewers in real-time through various platforms of social media and our fast-growing streaming platform WJBF6+.
• Most shooting and even some editing will be done on your phone, though use of traditional camera/recording equipment will be required for some assignments.
• Mentoring from our experienced team of journalists.

Responsibilities

• Produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms.
• Covers hard breaking news and fun feature stories.
• Works on deadlines.
• Acts as a utility player in the newsroom, moving between reporting, producing, editing, shooting and anchoring.
• Develops strong relationships with the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level