Multimedia Journalist (Okaloosa County, FL Bureau)
Nexstar
- Mobile, AL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Research/gather/analyze information, interviews, and video to produce accurate, complete, in-depth, relevant, and fair news reports for publication (digital & social media) and broadcast
- Ensure that all content produced meets company standards for journalistic integrity, timeliness, and production quality
- Author strong copy with correct grammar, punctuation, editorial style, and formatting to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
- Quickly solidify presence on all key beats and develop strong professional relationships with reliable sources
- Daily, pitch & break exclusive, enterprise news stories online, on social media channels, and on-air
- Produce/shoot/edit video and audio content of varying lengths/formats to meet the requirements of each digital, social, and on-air distribution platform
- Update and maintain online and social media presence to connect and converse with audience and generate story leads and content
- Report live online, on social media channels, and on-air
- Cooperate and communicate clearly, directly, and regularly with news teammates and other station departments
- Serve as an ambassador to the community by representing the station at community events and activities
- Produce special projects and other duties as assigned
- Strong news judgment and high journalistic integrity
- Low-to-zero call/approach reluctance --- ability to confidently engage with viewers, officials, those affected by stories, and others to cultivate story leads and information
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Professional savvy and collegial demeanor when interacting with colleagues and members of the public
- Superior on-camera presence and confidence
- Work well under pressure --- ability to handle breaking news and last-minute changes with aplomb
- Strong, candid knowledge of self & capabilities and display the willingness and ability to take action to learn, improve, and grow
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, or a related or complimentary field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience preferred
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Mastery of AP writing style to author digital, social, and on-air content
- Confident and capable videographer who is able to gather compelling visuals, strong natural sound, and solid interviews with field video gear to produce visual storytelling
- Strong non-linear video editing skills required --- familiarity with Adobe Premiere video editing software preferred
- Ability to operate field live transmission unit essential --- TVU experience preferred
- Familiarity with ENPS rundown and story management system preferred
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Valid driver’s license required for hire. A clean driving record is required and must be maintained to be able to safely & confidently operate company motor vehicles