Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News is seeking a general assignment multimedia journalist to create content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms. The successful candidate will be driven, resourceful, nimble, digitally savvy, and skilled in ad-libbing and storytelling. The role involves shooting, writing, and editing vosots and packages. A typical day may include general assignment reporting and live shots, or a combination of field reporting and hosting, producing, or participating in live-streaming news programs.

Requirements

• B.A. or B.S. degree, preferably in journalism or communication, or equivalent related experience.
• Interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field.
• Exceptional writing, grammar, spelling, and technical formatting skills.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to ad-lib when required.
• Strong on-air presentation; must be credible, personable, and engaging.
• Excellent time management skills and strong attention to detail.
• Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere, along with video camera and news photography skills.
• Ability to carry 25–30 pounds of equipment.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work additional hours or days, different shifts, and holidays as required by news content.
• Ability to accept constructive direction and feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Three to five years of TV news reporting experience in a medium to large market.
• News videography, editing, and livestreaming experience.

Responsibilities

• Report news accurately and fairly in accordance with company standards for journalistic integrity and quality.
• Shoot, write, and edit stories, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling.
• Contribute to digital platforms by writing web articles, producing or hosting programs for the CTV streaming app, or producing social media reels.
• Present stories creatively and tailor content to engage audiences across different devices and platforms.
• Ad-lib breaking news fluently and interact effectively with anchors.
• Collaborate with photographers, producers, and the assignment desk on live shots as needed.
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas.
• Develop community contacts and a network of news sources.
• Attend station partnerships in the community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time