Reporter / MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Position Summary: 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 EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Report 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 Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community Receive assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas Discuss 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 Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements Shoot and edit news events and news reports Produce and present reports for all platforms Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality Write stories for digital platforms Interact with viewers/users on social media sites Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements & Skills: 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. Two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size) preferred 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 Physical Demands & Work Environment: The News Reporter must be able to stand, sit, reach, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work outdoors in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. The Assignment Editor must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment or items weighing up to 25 pounds. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv. EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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.
Two years’ experience in news reporting (depending on market size) preferred
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

Report 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
Gather information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
Receive assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
Discuss 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
Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoot and edit news events and news reports
Produce and present reports for all platforms
Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Write stories for digital platforms
Interact with viewers/users on social media sites
Perform other duties as assigned