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Nexstar Media Group•Wichita, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KSN is seeking a multi-media journalist to report for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The role involves daily writing, shooting, editing, and on-camera presentation. The journalist will report news and feature stories, blogs, and other assigned material, delivering it accurately, clearly, concisely, and engagingly. The position offers opportunities for advancement for those committed to personal and professional development. The successful candidate will develop sources, tell personal stories, hold officials accountable, and contribute to news coverage across platforms. The position is based in Wichita, Kansas, and involves regular travel, deadline pressure, and reporting in varying outdoor conditions.

Requirements

Strong reporting skills.
Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
Understanding of the importance of digital platforms.
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
Fluency in English.
Ability to promote teamwork and maintain a cooperative attitude with station personnel.
Ability to ad-lib presentations without scripts or teleprompters.
Exceptional research skills.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to transport equipment weighing up to 60 lbs.
Ability to work in a high-stress environment with deadline pressures and often in extreme outdoor temperatures.
Regular travel is required.
Provide a resume and digital reel when applying.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills.
At least two years of experience as an on-air news reporter is preferred; strong collegiate and internship experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Gather and present accurate, interesting information for news stories and other content across all platforms.
Evaluate news leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Gather and verify information about newsworthy events through interviews, investigation, and observation.
Ensure news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver news stories clearly and concisely, producing accurate, complete, compelling copy on deadline.
Build a network of sources that helps the Company stay ahead of competitors.
Develop ideas for hard news, feature, and enterprise stories.
Present compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots.
Organize material, shoot and edit video, and write stories based on gathered details and information.
Respond to breaking news and other urgent newsroom situations as required.
Use digital and social platforms to provide updates and share news stories with the public.
Play an active and visible role in the community.