Multi Media Journalist

Job Description

Eyewitness News (WEHT/WTVW) serving Evansville, Indiana, DMA is looking for an Multi Media Journalist. The successful candidate will spend several days a week reporting and several days a week producing newscasts. While working as an MMJ the successful candidate will gather, write, shoot, edit and report the news in a clear, easy to understand, fair, and accurate manner across all platforms. While producing the candidate will decide the order of stories, gather and write news, write teases and other content, post stories to the web, and make sure the show airs as planned.

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluation notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able 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 other 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 news events and news reports
• Produce and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Produce newscasts for broadcast across all platforms
• Writes and orders news stories
• Approve scripts
• Balances news and feature content to create compelling broadcasts
• Edits video
• Writes stories for the website and other eMedia platforms
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Fluency in English
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Superior on-air presence
• 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 Required

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

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO

How to Apply

To apply:
https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
Nexstar Inc. is an EOE