WHTM-TV/abc27, located in the vibrant city of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is in search of a dynamic Multimedia Journalist to join our esteemed team. Our central location provides easy access to major cities such as New York City, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Baltimore, offering an exceptional living experience in our ten-county market. We are seeking an individual capable of independent work and contributing to daily live newscasts. The ideal candidate will possess robust writing skills, an active and engaging delivery, and a genuine passion for storytelling. The Multimedia Journalist Reporter will be responsible for producing, reporting, shooting, writing, voicing, editing, and feeding news production content across all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to our news consumers.

Responsibilities:

• Report news stories for broadcast, providing comprehensive background and event details.

• Arrange interviews with individuals who can offer valuable information about stories.

• Review and correct errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, adhering to editorial style and formatting guidelines.

• Determine a story’s emphasis, length, and format, organizing material accordingly.

• Research and analyze background information related to news stories for accurate reporting.

• Pitch relevant stories to news managers and producers.

• Receive assignments, evaluate leads, and develop compelling story ideas.

• Interact with viewers/users on social media platforms.

• Perform special projects and additional 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.

• Fluency in English.

• 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).

• Superior on-air presence.

• 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.

If you are a dedicated communicator with a passion for impactful storytelling, we invite you to apply.

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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.