Political Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Political Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience.
Must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, and conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups.
Must be able to make decisions without supervision and decisions that impact co-workers’ results.
Must be able to work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
Must be able to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Repetitive movements are required.
Must be able to work in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

Responsibilities

Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details.
Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly.
Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories 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 relevant to the local community to news managers and news producers.
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 fit time requirements.
Shoots and edits news events and news reports.
Produces and presents reports for all platforms.