Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

FOX59 and CBS4 are seeking a Multimedia Journalist to join the Murrow and Emmy award winning #1 newsroom in Indianapolis. We’re looking for a reporter who loves to find and tell compelling stories with urgency and impact. This position will have unique opportunities for digital and streaming content and may be asked to fill-in on the anchor desk.

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 (Depending on market size)
Superior on-air presence
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
Other duties as assigned

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
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
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
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
Creates content for the web, streaming and social media platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
Other duties as assigned