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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Wichita, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KSN seeks a multi-media journalist to report across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The position involves daily writing, shooting, editing, and on-camera performance. The journalist will report news and feature stories, blogs, and other assigned or originated material, delivering it accurately, clearly, concisely, and engagingly. The role offers opportunities for advancement for candidates committed to personal and professional development. The position is based in Wichita, Kansas. The work environment involves high stress and deadline pressures, regular travel, and frequent work in extreme outdoor temperatures. The role requires transporting equipment weighing up to 60 pounds and a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field.
A valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Fluency in English.
Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation.
Strong reporting skills and an understanding of the importance of digital platforms.
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar, and organizational skills.
Ability to promote teamwork and maintain a cooperative attitude with station personnel.
Ability to ad-lib presentations without scripts and/or teleprompters.
Exceptional research skills.
Ability to travel regularly, work in a high-stress environment with deadline pressures, work in extreme outdoor temperatures, and transport equipment weighing up to 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

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, or observation.
Ensure news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write and deliver clear, concise news stories and produce 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 pieces.
Present compelling, clear, creative, and accurate live shots.
Organize material, shoot and edit video, and write stories based on information obtained.
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.
Read assigned or originated news and feature stories, blogs, and other material accurately, clearly, concisely, and engagingly.