Multimedia Journalist Reporter

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! Join our team at NBC4 where we put local first with strong ties to the community. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation’s 15th largest city, market #35, home of the Ohio State Capitol and Ohio State University. Forbes ranks Columbus a top 10 city for young professionals and a place Manhattan Institute ranked among the best Midwest economies. USA Today calls Columbus a “food mecca” and an "ethnic food paradise".

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter gathers information, reports, shoots and edits video, and writes stories for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

• Reports news stories for digital, broadcast, and social platforms, describing the background and details of events 

• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information 

• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines 

• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details 

• Determines a story’s emphasis and organizes material accordingly 

• Researches and analyzes background information related 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 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 

• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts 

• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements 

• Shoots and edits video for news events and news reports 

• Produces and presents on camera reports for all platforms 

• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality 

• Writes stories for the station website and other platforms 

• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites 

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned 

  Requirements & Skills:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience 

• Fluency in English 

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required 

• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size) 

• Superior live on-air presence 

• Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, 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, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays  

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