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Senior Multi-Media Journalist

Youngstown, OH · On-site

A collaborative mindset and a desire to help develop younger journalists * Valid driver's license and a clean driving record What We Offer * The opportunity to lead by example in a newsroom that ...

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As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for the young journalist in the United States is $60,979.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36,000.00 and $79,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Industry UsageCommonly used in media and journalism sectorsOften used interchangeably with The Young Journalist

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Senior Multi-Media Journalist

Youngstown, OH • On-site

Nexstar Media Group
Broadcasting • 1 - 5K employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 106 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

WKBN/WYTV/WYFX is seeking an experienced, driven Senior Multi-Media Journalist who knows how to own a beat, build sources, and deliver compelling local journalism every day. This is a role for a proven storyteller who understands the responsibility of being a trusted voice in the community - and who leads by example in a fast-paced, competitive newsroom.
The ideal candidate is a newsroom veteran who thrives on enterprise reporting, excels at developing contacts, and consistently produces accurate, engaging content across broadcast and digital platforms. This journalist will also help guide, mentor, and elevate a growing team of early-career MMJs.
If you're passionate about local news, committed to strong journalism, and ready to help shape the next generation of storytellers, we want to meet you.
Key Responsibilities
  • Pitch, develop, and execute original enterprise stories that reflect the needs and interests of the Mahoning and Shenango Valleys
  • Build and maintain strong community contacts, consistently breaking stories and advancing coverage
  • Report, shoot, write, edit, and present stories for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms
  • Set the standard for accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism
  • Provide leadership within the MMJ team by modeling best practices in reporting, newsgathering, and newsroom communication
  • Offer guidance, feedback, and informal coaching to early-career journalists
  • Collaborate with producers, assignment editors, and digital staff to enhance daily coverage
  • Respond quickly to breaking news and contribute to continuous coverage across platforms
  • Represent the station professionally at community events, news conferences, and in daily interactions with the public

Qualifications
  • Minimum 3-5 years of professional experience in a television newsroom
  • Proven ability to cultivate sources and generate exclusive, enterprise-driven content
  • Strong shooting and editing skills; proficiency with newsroom and field technology
  • Excellent writing, storytelling, and live reporting abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines
  • A collaborative mindset and a desire to help develop younger journalists
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record

What We Offer
  • The opportunity to lead by example in a newsroom that produces 11 hours of live news each weekday
  • A collaborative environment committed to strong journalism and community service
  • Growth opportunities across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms

Education/Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education); plus (3) years experience as an MMJ.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements
  • Position requires the operation of camera, camera equipment, computer and editing machine, and transport of equipment weighing up to 60 lbs. High stress environment with deadline pressures. Travel will be required on a regular basis. Work may be performed in extreme outdoor temperatures. A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required. Position requires work on holidays, some weekends.

NOTE: This job description contains the basic requirements for the position and is NOT intended to be a complete list of responsibilities; other duties may be assigned.
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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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