Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Multimedia Journalist

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKansas City, MO, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 2 years of on-air reporting or multimedia journalist experience; market size will be considered.
Strong writing, shooting, and editing skills, with confident live performance.
Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple assignments.
Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.
A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.

Responsibilities

Pitch, research, shoot, write, edit, and present original stories for television, digital, and streaming platforms.
Deliver engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.
Develop strong sources and produce enterprise journalism that reflects and serves the community.
Craft clean, conversational scripts and publish web stories that add depth.
Collaborate with producers and managers to elevate story framing, context, and content quality.
Ensure all work meets FOX4 standards for accuracy, ethics, and production value.

WDAF-TV FOX4 is looking for a curious, creative Multimedia Journalist who thrives in a digital‑first newsroom and can deliver compelling content on broadcast, digital and streaming platforms. You’ll enterprise stories, own your beat, and bring fresh ideas that connect with Kansas City audiences wherever they are.

• Pitch, research, shoot, write, edit and present original stories for TV, digital and streaming platforms.

• Deliver engaging live reports with confidence and clarity.

• Develop strong sources and produce enterprise journalism that reflects and serves our community.

• Craft clean, conversational scripts and publish web stories that add depth.

• Collaborate with producers and managers to elevate story framing, context and content quality.

• Ensure all work meets FOX4 standards for accuracy, ethics and production value.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field—or equivalent experience.

• At least 2 years of on‑air reporting/MMJ experience (market size considered).

• Strong writing, shooting and editing skills; confident live performance.

• Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.

• Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.

• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

• Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.

About the Company

Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Nexstar operates the largest portfolio of local TV stations in the United States, owning 197 stations that air in many markets and are affiliated with major networks. It earns revenue from selling advertising time and from retransmission fees paid by cable and satellite providers that carry its signals. Beyond traditional TV, it owns digital media properties and runs NewsNation, as well as The Hill, expanding its reach online. Its goal is to provide broad access to news and entertainment across local markets while growing its digital footprint and maintaining steady revenue from advertising and distribution fees.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Irving, TX
Founded: 1996

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