WFXR is excited to welcome a Multimedia Journalist to our team! This opportunity is perfect for journalists just beginning their careers in news, with the chance to learn and grow alongside an eager, passionate team of professionals. Strong candidates will bring with them an open mind, a desire to enhance their skills and the drive to make the most of the opportunity. From breaking and spot news to severe weather coverage, feature reporting and everything in between, our next MMJ will have no shortage of opportunities to develop their skillset and contribute to our goals right away.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Reporting news stories for broadcast and digital platforms, including the wfxrtv.com website and various social media sites
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Working in concert with managers, producers and other colleagues to meet critical standards for accuracy, journalistic integrity, grammar and quality writing
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Researching, analyzing and vetting background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
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Gathering information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
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Shooting, editing and present news stories for broadcast and digital platforms
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Interacting with viewers at news events as well as station-sponsored community events
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Other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
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Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
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On-air experience in news reporting strongly preferred
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Superior on-air presence
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Ability and willingness to work varying shifts, including overnights, weekends and holidays
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Familiarity with required equipment and systems strongly preferred, including broadcast camera and related gear, Adobe Premiere, ENPS and Wordpress
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Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
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Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
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Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations if needed
Top Skills
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.
