Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Johnson City, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a Reporter/MMJ. Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing. Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers. To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities We are looking for a Reporter/MMJ who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories for our newscasts and digital platforms.

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 with the ability to ad lib when required
Superior on-air presence
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, digital, and social media
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
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
Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
Shoots and edits news events
Produces and presents reports for all platforms
Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
Writes stories for the web and other digital and social media platforms
Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
Performs special projects and other duties as assigned