Nexstar Media Group, Inc. · 17 hours ago
Reporter I, Multimedia Journalist
Clarksburg, WV
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelNexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a Multimedia Journalist Reporter to join WBOY, a top-rated TV station in north central West Virginia. The role involves producing, reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing, and feeding news production content for various platforms, ensuring clarity and engagement for news consumers.
BroadcastingInformation ServicesMedia and EntertainmentNewsPublishingSocial Media
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 taken 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 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 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
Produces 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
Qualification
Required
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
Superior on-air presence
Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
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
Benefits
Paid vacations
Holidays and personal days
80 hours sick leave with pay per year
Health insurance plans
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401K Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Dental
Vision
Teledoc
Behavioral Health services
Prescription drug coverage
Life insurance plans
Paid short term disability
Many more benefit options
Company
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Founded in 2000
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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2024 (2)
2023 (3)
2022 (3)
2021 (7)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.5M2017-09-06Post Ipo Equity· $2.5M
2003-12-05IPO
Leadership Team
Bill Sammon
SVP
Jerry Walsh
Senior Vice President of Local Content Development
Recent News
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