Position/Title: Multimedia Journalist |
Details:
Nexstar/WBTW News 13 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist in our Florence, SC office.
The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
Essential Duties & 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 in order 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 in order 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.
Must have a good driving record and a valid driver's license. EOE/M/F/D/V. Background check required. Apply online at www.nexstar.tv/careers/. No Phone Calls.
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City: Myrtle Beach - 29588 |
Experience: 1-3 yrs. experience working as a reporter for a local newspaper, TV station, radio station, website or expertise in an assigned subject or geographic area. This will be demonstrated through a portfolio of published or broadcast work product or record of work and professional experience related to the assignment. Experience should include a demonstration of writing, shooting and editing skills.. |
Requirements:
Basic skills in developing journalism based content of a hyper local nature. Strong writing skills, sound ethical judgment as it relates to basic journalistic practices. Exceptions to these requirements could be made to accommodate a candidate with strong professional experience or skills in a critical coverage area of interest. Experience in shooting and editing video and digital still photography or the propensity to acquire these skills are a key requirement. Basic familiarity with HTML web skills.
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