Nexstar

Owns and operates numerous U.S. stations

Multi-Media Journalist

Broadcast JournalismConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeGrand Rapids, MI, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Two years of reporting experience are required.
A Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience, is required.
The candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to ad-lib when required, with a strong on-air presence.
The candidate must be able to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
The candidate must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
The candidate must be flexible to work any shift.
The candidate must have videography and editing skills.
The candidate must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, and conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups.
The candidate must be able to make decisions without supervision and make decisions that impact co-workers' results.
The candidate must be able to work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
The candidate must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required, and work may involve extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Responsibilities

Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Shoot and edit news stories and content for all platforms.
Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience, or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social, or other functions.
Pitch stories to news managers and news producers that are relevant to the local community.
Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Discuss issues with producers or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write stories for the web and other media platforms.
Interact with viewers and users on social media sites.
Perform special projects and other assigned duties.
Write, shoot, edit, voice, and report on and off camera, and feed news production content for all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful manner.

Desired Qualifications

Proficiency in Adobe After Effects, Bit Central, and ENPS is preferred.
Adobe proficiency is preferred.

WOOD TV8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan is looking for a hardworking individual who loves television news, embraces the video production process and understands how to use social platforms to engage with our audience. Join the legacy NBC affiliate as a Multi-Media Journalist putting together impactful content for the West Michigan community. This role brings together all of your journalistic storytelling skills in crafting and producing stories for our newscasts and digital platforms.

The Multi-Media Journalist writes, shoots, edits, voices and reports on and off camera, and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Apply today if you’re ready to join our award winning team of journalists and work at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters Station of the Year!

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events.
Shoots and edits news stories and content for all platforms.
Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community.
Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Writes stories for the web and other media platforms.
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

2 years reporting experience required.
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. Superior on-air presence.
Proficient in Adobe After Effects, Bit Central and ENPS preferred.
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.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.

Training/Equipment: Videography & editing skills. Adobe preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements: The Multimedia Journalist must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work in close proximity to others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Multimedia Journalist must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.

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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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