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About this MultiMedia Journalist role at Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group · Onsite · IL, Peoria

The Multimedia Journalist researches, writes, captures visual content and edits general assignment stories for multiple platforms. 

  • Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
  • Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily
  • Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms
  • Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
  • Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
  • Other duties as assigned

 Requirements & Skills:

 

  • Bachelor’s degree Journalism required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) + (3) three years’ experience as a multi-platinum journalist
  • Camera and camera equipment
  • Knowledge of broadcast quality camera equipment
  • Conflict management
  • Detail oriented
  • Demonstrate editorial judgment using knowledge of journalism ethics and libel laws
  • Strong on-air reporting, writing, and technical skills

Pay Range: $34,320-$35,360 salary plan

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, life insurance, Paid Parental Leave and more.

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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 [email protected].

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How this Journalist salary compares

This role pays $34,840/yrbelow the typical range for Journalist roles.

$37,648 median $70,000 $138,490

Typical range $45,240–$107,416/yr, from 44 comparable Journalist listings on JobsRadar (pay annualized to USD). See Journalist salary insights →

About Nexstar Media Group

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 multicas

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