Top 6 Writers & Jobs in Champaign, Il

Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist
Nexstar Broadcasting —Champaign, IL
- $16.00 - $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Copy Editor - College of ACES, Extension Marketing and Communications
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign —Urbana, IL
- $19,534.32 a year
- Part-time
- Marketing
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Cybersecurity Technical Writer - AI Trainer
DataAnnotation —Illinois
- $50 - $100 an hour
- Part-time
- Remote
- English
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Senior Technical Writer/Editor
Cobalt Digital Inc. —Champaign, IL
- $70,000 - $90,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- 5 years
- Office
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
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Master's degree in English, English Education, or a closely related field. Creates a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages active and collaborative…
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Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist

Nexstar Broadcasting -
Champaign, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$16.00 - $16.50 an hour

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Copy machines
English
Driver's License
Fax machines
Computer skills
Faxing

Full Job Description

The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms 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

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
Flexibility to work any shift

NON-UNION FULL-TIME HOURLY

Compensation:

$16 to $16.50 per hour - commensurate with applicant's experience and skill level

Benefits : Our comprehensive benefits package includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.

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