Description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter 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.

• Produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and deliver news content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
• Cover legislative sessions, breaking new, and other political events within the Louisiana Capitol.
• Establish and maintain relationships with political stakeholders.
• Pitch and develop impactful, character-driven issue stories for broadcast and digital audiences.
• Arrange and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, legislators and subject-matter experts.
• Report live from the bureau using TVU backpack mobile technology.
• Work collaboratively with producers and other newsroom staff to prioritize content and meet deadlines.
• Write engaging web content, create social media posts and interact with viewers across digital platforms.
• Ensure all reporting meets Nexstar's high standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and production quality.

Requirements & Skills:

• 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
• Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• 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