• Multi Media Journalist

    Nexstar Media Group (Topeka, KS)


    KSNT 27 News and FOX 43 Topeka are looking for our next hard-news multimedia journalist. This is a strong entry-level newsroom known for developing talent and helping reporters move on to larger markets, including Austin, Kansas City and Pittsburgh.

     

    We are an award-winning newsroom in a competitive state capital market with politics, major universities (KU and Kansas State) and a vibrant community with sports, arts and culture. As the NBC, FOX, ABC and CW affiliates, we offer a broad range of reporting opportunities.

     

    The Multimedia Journalist produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds content for all platforms in a clear, engaging and meaningful way.

    Responsibilities

    + Report daily news stories for broadcast and digital platforms

    + Conduct interviews that advance stories and deliver strong context

    + Write, edit and review scripts with accuracy, clarity and strong grammar

    + Evaluate gathered information to determine key facts and angles

    + Organize material to determine story emphasis, length and format

    + Research and analyze background information for accuracy and depth

    + Gather information through interviews, research and attendance at news, political, sports or community events

    + Pitch relevant, local story ideas tailored to our market

    + Evaluate tips and leads to generate enterprise content

    + Work closely with producers and managers to prioritize stories

    + Check reference materials and public records to strengthen reporting

    + Revise scripts and packages based on editorial feedback

    + Shoot and edit news content for broadcast and digital

    + Produce and present reports for all platforms with strong on-air presence

    + Write compelling digital stories and engage viewers on social media

    + Complete special projects and additional assignments as needed

     

    Requirements & Skills

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism or related field, or equivalent experience

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills

    + Ability to ad-lib clearly and confidently during live shots

    + Superior on-air presentation skills

    + Proficiency with newsroom computers and basic office equipment

    + Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks and work under pressure

    + Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

    + Willingness to work any shift, including nights, weekends and holidays

     

    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.