The Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) Reporter is responsible for producing, reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing and delivering news content across all platforms in a clear, engaging, and meaningful way for our audience.
About the Role:
27 News and FOX 43 News are looking for a driven and dynamic Multimedia Journalist to uncover and report impactful news stories in Northeast Kansas. This is an opportunity to work in Topeka, the state’s capital, a city full of enterprising and breaking news opportunities.
Just an hour from Kansas City, our coverage area includes Kansas State University, Washburn University and Emporia State University. Topeka is a growing city with a low cost of living and a welcoming, supportive community—making it an ideal place for young professionals.
At 27 News and FOX 43 News, we are committed to your growth. Whether you advance within our station or move up within Nexstar Media Group, the nation’s largest broadcasting company, we will help you develop the skills to take your career to the next level.
Our newsroom has a proven track record of excellence, earning Kansas Association of Broadcasters' 2025 Station of the Year for our outstanding coverage and storytelling. You’ll be joining a seasoned team, including a news director with eight years of leadership at the station and experienced journalists who are dedicated to the craft.
Key Responsibilities:
- Report and produce compelling news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
- Arrange and conduct interviews to provide in-depth coverage
- Review, edit, and fact-check stories for accuracy, grammar and journalistic integrity
- Research and analyze background information to enhance storytelling
- Pitch relevant and engaging story ideas to news managers and producers
- Cover a wide range of events, including politics, sports, community affairs and breaking news
- Shoot and edit video content for on-air and digital distribution
- Write and publish stories for the station website and social media platforms
- Engage with viewers and users on social media to enhance audience interaction
- Ensure all content meets company standards for quality and ethics
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong on-air presence and ability to ad-lib as needed
- Proficiency with newsroom technology, including video cameras, editing software and newsroom systems
- Ability to work under deadlines, manage multiple assignments and adapt to a fast-paced environment
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed
Why Join Us?
- Work for an award-winning newsroom with a strong reputation in Kansas journalism
- Opportunities for career advancement within Nexstar Media Group
- Supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional growth
If you’re passionate about storytelling and ready to make an impact, apply today and be part of a newsroom that values strong journalism and community engagement!
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What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
