WTNH, the Nexstar station in New Haven, CT is looking for an experienced Reporter/Multimedia Journalist to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate should have the ability to enterprise relevant, unique, broad-appeal content every day. Have the skills and desire to dig deeper, go beyond the obvious and bring an investigative mindset to day-turn stories.
You should also have outstanding live reporting skills, capable of covering breaking news, severe weather, and other developing stories in an aggressive, compelling, creative way.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
- Build network of sources that will enable WTNH to stay ahead of its competitors
- Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication
- Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages (and Vo/Sots)
- Review copy for accuracy, style and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines
- Pitch stories of interest to a diverse audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
- Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel
- Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including attendance at public events and community service initiatives
Requirements & Skills:
- 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, both oral and written, with the ability to ad lib when required
- Minimum three years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
- Superior on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Social media expertise, proficiency
- Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Hourly payrate for this position is $28 - $34.
Competitive compensation package with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.