Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

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About The Position

Work, play, and enjoy life in the “Rocket City.” Huntsville is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the United States. North Alabama’s thriving job market, low cost of living, and high quality of life are some of the reasons for the top ranking. News 19 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist to join our team. We are looking for someone who is passionate about storytelling. If you have strong writing skills and an engaging delivery we want to hire you. You will have opportunities to go live very often. You will also get to work with award-winning photojournalists and veteran anchors. This MMJ will shoot, write, voice, and edit news content. Your work will not only be featured in our live broadcasts but also on WHNT 19+, our live streaming App.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting preferred
• Engaging on-air presence
• Proficiency with newsroom technology
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Positive attitude and desire to grow skills

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
• Pitch leadable, enterprise stories that are relevant to the community
• Arrange and conduct live and recorded interviews
• Review copy and ensure accuracy in content, grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Interact with viewers/users on digital platforms
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees