Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) /Visual Storyteller

Nexstar Media Group

  • Houston, Texas
  • 6 days ago

    Highlights

    Reporter / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) /Visual Storyteller CW39 – KIAH | Houston, TX is ideal for a journalist who takes initiative, thinks creatively, and understands how to shape stories differently for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social audiences. We value journalists who think beyond a single platform, communicate clearly, and aren’t afraid to try new ways of telling stories.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationHouston, Texas

    Description

    Reporter / Multimedia Journalist (MMJ) /Visual Storyteller CW39 – KIAH | Houston, TX is ideal for a journalist who takes initiative, thinks creatively, and understands how to shape stories differently for broadcast, digital, streaming, and social audiences.

    We value journalists who think beyond a single platform, communicate clearly, and aren’t afraid to try new ways of telling stories. If you’re motivated, creative, and excited about multi-platform journalism, we’d love to hear from you.

    What You’ll Do

    · Create original, enterprise stories for multiple platforms, including broadcast, digital, streaming and social

    · Capture compelling video and photography that bring stories to life and enhance audience engagement.

    · Demonstrate strong news photography skills, including sequencing and visual storytelling.

    · Pitch and develop story ideas that reflect Houston’s diverse communities and perspectives

    · Operate as a self-starter, owning stories from concept through execution

    · Write, shoot, edit, and present content across platforms

    · Communicate clearly with producers and newsroom managers on story direction and goals

    · Experiment with creative, non-traditional storytelling approaches to better engage audiences

    · Ensure all content meets editorial standards and journalistic integrity guidelines

    · Contribute to digital and social coverage, including audience engagement

    ---Requirements & Skills:

    What We’re Looking For:

    · Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or a related field

    · At least three years of on-air reporting experience

    · Strong photography and videography skills with a demonstrated ability to tell stories visually.

    · A portfolio that showcases excellent shooting, editing and visual storytelling abilities.

    · Excellent verbal and written communication skills

    · Confident on-air presence with the ability to ad-lib when needed

    · Self-starter who consistently generates original, multi-platform story ideas

    · Passion for creative, innovative, non-traditional storytelling

    · Ability to manage deadlines and multiple projects

    · Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

    · Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, nights, and weekends

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