Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.•Memphis, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

WREG in Memphis, Tennessee is looking for an aggressive Reporter who will research, investigate and enterprise a news story on a daily basis. Reporter will work with a photojournalist each day to news gather, report and go live for the assigned newscast. Must be able to collaborate with the assigned photographer to producer solid reports daily. Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able 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 to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements Produces, edits 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 eMedia platforms Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

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.
Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size).
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

Research, investigate and enterprise a news story on a daily basis.
Work with a photojournalist each day to news gather, report and go live for the assigned newscast.
Collaborate with the assigned photographer to produce solid reports daily.
Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
Research and analyze background information related to news stories 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.
Evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
Revise work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements.
Produce, edit, and present reports for all platforms.
Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Write stories for the web and other eMedia platforms.
Interact with viewers/users on social media sites.
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.