• Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist, Marketing/Sales

    Nexstar Media Group (New Haven, CT)


    The Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, edits and feeds marketing and sales production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to consumers.

     

    + Prepares sales client marketing stories for broadcast and digital, describing the background and details of events

    + Produces, prepares, writes and conducts in-studio, on camera and live interview segments and taped or on-location segments as scheduled

    + Communicates and works with marketing and sales teams to schedule and execute assignments, client stories, segments and sponsored content and ensures all required materials are submitted in a timely manner to meet client and station deadlines

    + Work with production and sales team on recording schedules

    + Ability to work with all departments (Sales, Creative Services, News, Production, Programming) at the station

    + Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories

    + Reviews copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

    + Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

    + Collects information, video or photos at remote locations for post-production

    + Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly

    + Researches and analyzes background information related to the sales client 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

    + Discusses projects and issues with producers and/or managers to establish priorities

    + Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

    + Produce and present sales and marketing videos for use on all platforms

    + Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

    + Attend station partnerships in the community and participate in station-sponsored events

    + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

     

    Requirements & Skills

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required

    + Superior on-air presence and ability to interview guests in a relaxed style while also bringing high energy to studio or on location pieces

    + Minimum two years’ experience in creating lifestyle, sales, marketing or news content (depending on market size)

    + 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

    + Knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Creative Suite

    + Ability to use basic camera gear

     

    The salary range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 per year

     

    Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

     

    EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.