• Reporter

    Nexstar Media Group (Joplin, MO)


    + Reporting news stories: Researching, interviewing sources, and gathering information for news stories.

    + Shooting video: Operating camera and audio equipment to capture footage of events and interviews.

    + Editing video: Assembling footage using non-linear editing software, adding graphics, and editing the story to a broadcast-ready format.

    + Writing news copy: Crafting clear and concise written reports to accompany the video footage.

    + On-air presentation: Delivering news reports live or pre-recorded on television or other platforms.

    + Story pitching: Identifying potential news stories and presenting them to newsroom management.

    + Social media engagement: Sharing stories and interacting with viewers on social media platforms

    + Self-sufficiency: Often working independently, you are responsible for all aspects of your story production from start to finish.

    + Adaptability to different platforms: Reporters need to tailor their stories for various media outlets including television, online, and social media.

    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

    + Adobe Premier knowledge

    + Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting

    + Superior on-air presence

    + Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

    + Flexibility to work any shift

     

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    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.