Lifestyle Multimedia Journalist, Marketing/Sales na Nexstar

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