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North Carolina Association of Broadcasters

Reporter Multimedia Journalist News

North Carolina Association of Broadcasters, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United States, 29588

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Position Overview WBTW News 13, the Myrtle Beach/Florence #1 rated news team on air and digital, is a CBS Affiliate Station owned by Nexstar Media Inc. We are looking for an energetic and engaging MMJ Reporter who produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content for all platforms. The MMJ Reporter is expected to pitch daily story ideas, research and set up on camera interviews, operate a video camera and live TVU unit, edit content, and transmit content while working outside of the station. Applicant must include a video link to on-air work as an anchor and reporter with the application.

Responsibilities

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

Reviews copy and corrects 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

Manages a story’s emphasis, length and format, per leadership guidance and organizes material accordingly

Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories 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

Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

Shoots and edits news events and news reports

Produces and presents reports for all platforms

Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms

Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

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 with a proven ability to communicate (written and oral) across all platforms and to ad lib when required

Experience in news reporting or anchoring preferred

Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers and issues

Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift

Performs other duties as assigned

Company & Contact Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full‑power stations in 115 markets, addressing nearly 63% of U.S. television households. Our platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

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