Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group • Raleigh, NC

12d • Onsite

About The Position

WNCN-TV/CBS 17, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, seeks a Multimedia Journalist to cover breaking news and general assignments across the Raleigh-Durham market. The role calls for a self-sufficient, proactive and aggressive journalist with a passion for developing enterprise stories, building sources and going beyond the basic story. The successful candidate will shoot, write, edit and report from the scene, producing clear, engaging and meaningful coverage for news consumers.

The Reporter/MMJ researches, gathers and verifies information, conducts interviews, develops story ideas relevant to the local community, and determines how stories should be emphasized, structured and presented. The role also creates content for broadcast, the station website, social media and streaming platforms, including CTV, and interacts with viewers and users on social media. Content must meet company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality. The position requires flexibility to work any shift.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• At least two years of experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Engaging on-air presence.
• Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology.
• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation according to editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Review and evaluate notes about events to identify pertinent facts and details.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information to provide complete and accurate coverage.
• Gather information through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitch stories relevant to the local community to news managers and producers.
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Check reference materials, including books, news files and public records, to obtain relevant facts.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
• Shoot and edit news events and reports.
• Produce and present reports for all platforms.
• Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
• Create content for digital, social media and streaming platforms, including CTV.
• Respond proactively to breaking news and gather urgent information on scene from witnesses and law enforcement.
• Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
• Ensure content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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