Digital Reporter
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Job Location:
Altoona, PA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
8 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WTAJ is searching for a full-timeDigital Reporterto join the WTAJ news team in our office in Johnstown Pennsylvania (on-site). We want someone whos a skilled writer knows how to craft attention-grabbing headlines and understands that strong journalism and smart digital execution are not separate skillsbut the same job. This is an opportunity to do meaningful work in a newsroom investing in its digital future.
WTAJ is a digitalfirst local newsroom that cares deeply about the communities we this role you will help shape what our audience reads watches and engages with every day on web mobile social broadcast and streaming platforms.
The digital reporter will be able to reach out to contacts source the web and find information on social media to build stories across multiple websites including WTAJ and our streaming app WTAJ. The ability to take photos and create videos is a plus. A strong knowledge of social media platforms is expected.
- Report news quickly and accurately
- Be able to craft original content that stands out from the competition
- Understand types of stories that drive audience engagement
- Produce visual content for on air online our mobile app and our streaming channel
- Utilize social media for reporting and content promotion
- Act as a digital steward of the WTAJ brand ensuring all content meets high standards for clarity accuracy and credibility
- Knowledge of AP style
- Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
- Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the digital platforms
- Able to deliver multiple stories on the web each day on a wide range of topics
- Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Photoshop experience is a plus
- Bachelors degree in journalism communications or a related field
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
