MMJ/Reporter
Job in
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, 27601, USA
Listed on 2026-01-09
Listing for:
North Carolina Association of Broadcasters
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-09
Job specializations:
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Creative Arts/Media
Journalism, Content Writer / Copywriter, Social Media, Creative Advertising / Marketing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
WNCN-TV/CBS 17, the Nexstar station in Raleigh, is looking for the next Multimedia Journalist. We are looking for someone who is self-sufficient, proactive and aggressive covering breaking news. We want someone who can generate enterprise stories, build sources, and emerge themselves in a community. The job requires the ability to listen to and respond to police scanners, shoot, write, edit and report from the scene of breaking news and cover general assignment news in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
- 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
- Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, 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
- 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
- Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
- Engaging on‑air presence
- Proactive in responding to breaking news across the Raleigh‑Durham market
- Ability to gather urgent information on‑scene from witnesses and law enforcement
- Ability to shoot, write and edit using various technology
- Produce content for all platforms
- Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
- Perform special projects and other duties as assigned
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
***** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED *****
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