AM Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Lexington, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

A reporter is asked to be a jack of all trades – be plugged in to the community; gather & make sense of facts; shoot video; post on digital/social, be live. We understand it’s a lot because we’ve done it too, and we’re here to support you, so you can do your best work. We’re looking for a reporter who loves telling compelling, impactful stories for our viewers, and who are good teammates. Come be a part of a morning team who enjoy working together!

Requirements

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.
Prefer minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less 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

Responsibilities

Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
Research and analyze 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
Produce and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for digital platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs other duties as assigned.