Reporter/Multimedia Journalist

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Albany, NY

11d•$17 - $21

About The Position

WTEN-TV, the ABC Affiliate in Albany, New York, is hiring a full-time Reporter/Multimedia Journalist. The role produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner. The journalist reports and researches local news, gathers information through interviews and other sources, and develops stories for broadcast, web, social media, and other eMedia platforms. The role also shoots and edits reports, collaborates with producers and news managers, and ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.

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, 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.

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.
Reviews and evaluates notes about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly.
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
Pitches stories relevant to the local community to news managers and news producers.
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
Checks reference materials such as books, news files, or public records to obtain relevant facts.
Revises work to meet editorial approval or time requirements.
Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
Produces and presents reports for all platforms.
Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.