Reporter / Multimedia Journalist
At a glance
Mid-level Video Production role at Nexstar. MO, Springfield · full-time.
Pay not stated Video Production salary
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What you'll do
- Pitch original local stories, build sources, and pursue reporting that can break news
- Adapt clear, conversational coverage for television, digital outlets, and streaming apps
- Film, write, and edit your own news packages and reports on tight deadlines
- Maintain a professional social presence that connects with the community and sends audiences to your platforms
- Handle scheduled and breaking-news live shots with clear, confident unscripted delivery
What you bring
- Prior on-camera reporting or MMJ work with a college or commercial newsroom
- A bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related discipline
- Strong broadcast writing that makes complex news easy to understand
- Working ability with professional cameras, non-linear editing tools, and digital content management systems
- A valid driver’s license paired with a clean record for daily field assignments
Who this fits
You’ll suit a hands-on multimedia reporting role if you can independently take a story from idea through live delivery across several platforms. The job involves daily field travel, so you need a valid license and clean driving record. A bachelor’s degree and previous on-camera or MMJ newsroom experience are part of the stated qualifications.
From the employer
Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking an enterprising and passionate Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ). This role is perfect for a dynamic storyteller who thrives on collaboration and excels at delivering compelling news across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
As a Reporter/MMJ, you will be the driving force behind our daily coverage. You will pitch, enterprise, and produce clear, conversational, and highly engaging stories for TV, our connected TV (CTV) apps, and OzarksFirst.
Responsibilities:
- Cross-Platform Storytelling: Write and deliver compelling news stories tailored for TV broadcasts, digital platforms, and streaming applications.
- Enterprise Reporting: Proactively develop unique story ideas, cultivate local sources, and break local news.
- Digital & Social Media Execution: Maintain an active, professional social media presence to engage the community and drive traffic to our platforms.
- Technical Production: Shoot, write, and edit your own packages and reports independently under tight deadlines.
- Live Reporting: Deliver confident, clear, and unscripted live reports during breaking news and scheduled newscasts.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous on-camera reporting or MMJ experience at a college or commercial news station is highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, or a related field.
- Communication: Superior writing skills with a focus on conversational, easy-to-understand broadcast copy.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with professional video cameras, non-linear editing software, and digital content management systems.
- Requirements: A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for daily field travel.
SCAM ALERT:
Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at corporaterecruiters@nexstar.tv.
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