Top 5 Political journalist Jobs in Columbus

Multimedia Journalist/Anchor
Nexstar Broadcasting —Columbus, OH
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- English
- Mid-level
Weekend/Breaking News Editor
USA TODAY Co. —Columbus, OH
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Master's degree
Anchor/MSJ
TEGNA Inc. —Columbus, OH
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Mentoring
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Producer
TEGNA Inc. —Columbus, OH
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Trade school
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Multimedia Journalist/Anchor

Nexstar Broadcasting -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

English
Online articles
Social media platforms
Driver's License
Interview research
News broadcast videography
Television broadcast editing
Stylistic editing
Public records
Content review
Journalistic writing
Source interviews
Websites
Mobile devices

Full Job Description

Imagine your future in Columbus, Ohio! Join our team at WCMH/ NBC4 where our audience knows we’re local for you. Work, play, and enjoy life in the nation’s 15th largest city, market #34, home of the Ohio state capitol and Ohio State University.

WCMH/NBC4 is looking for a Multimedia Journalist/Anchor to anchor Saturday evening newscasts and report from the field four days a week. The ideal candidate is a news leader who’s as comfortable telling stories from the field as they are from the anchor desk and can do so on all platforms .

This is not an entry level position. All candidates must include a link to examples of their professional, on-camera performance to be considered.

Requirements: ·

Reports news stories for all platforms, describing the background and details of events ·
Arranges interviews with people who can provide information ·
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines ·
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about events to identify pertinent facts and details ·
Determines a story’s emphasis and organizes material accordingly
·Researches and analyzes background information related 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 video ·
Produces and presents reports for all platforms ·
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality ·
Writes stories for the station website and other 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 ·
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 live on-air presence ·
Proficiency with computers, mobile phones, copiers, scanners, 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, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends and holidays

This is not an entry level position. All candidates must include a link to examples of their professional, on-camera performance to be considered.

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