Multimedia Journalist/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Fayetteville, AR

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About The Position

KNWA-TV and KFTA-TV, the NBC and FOX affiliates in Northwest Arkansas, are seeking a trustworthy, motivated Multimedia Journalist Reporter to serve the Northwest Arkansas and River Valley communities. The role involves developing community relationships, tracking current events, and producing impactful stories for broadcast, web, social media, and other platforms. Reporters shoot and edit video, write scripts and digital content, conduct interviews, deliver live shots, and contribute to newscasts and other programming. The position also calls for a friendly, energetic, and authoritative on-air presence, urgency during breaking news, strong social media engagement, and a positive, collaborative, team-oriented approach. The newsroom emphasizes positive reinforcement, feedback, talent growth and development, and a desire to win. Applicants must include a link to an online reel to be considered.

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 oral and written communication skills, including the ability to ad lib when required.
Superior on-air presence.
Excellent news judgment and expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues.
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines, and other office equipment.
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to listen effectively, understand problems, and communicate with a team to shape a solution.
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Flexibility to work any shift.
Applicants must include a link to an online reel to be considered.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in news anchoring and/or on-camera news reporting.

Responsibilities

Present news stories and other content for all platforms.
Ensure news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily.
Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Build a network of sources that helps the station stay ahead of its competitors.
Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely.
Use dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and digital and social media platforms to tell compelling stories.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with management and team members.
Assist with writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating news programming and other content.
Act as a field photojournalist and reporter as assigned.
Conduct interviews with community leaders, residents, and others.
Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Participate in promotional activities, including public appearances and community volunteer opportunities.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.
Shoot and edit video clips as assigned.
Write content for the website and other digital platforms.
May produce newscasts.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
Promote teamwork and maintain a cooperative attitude with station personnel.