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02/14/2018

Multimedia Journalist

WBTW News 13

Category:
News
Position/Title:
Multimedia Journalist
Details:

Media General/WBTW News 13 has an immediate opening for a Multimedia Journalist in beautiful Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. 

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.
Vacancy Type:
Full Time
Date Posted:
2/13/2018
Closing Date:
5/18/2018
City:
Myrtle Beach - 29588
State:
South Carolina
URL:
www.nexstar.tv/careers/
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.

Contact:
Apply online at: https://nexstar.hua.hrsmart.com/hr/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

***** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *****

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