• Sports & MultiMedia Journalist Reporter

    Nexstar Media Group (Richmond, VA)


    WRIC 8News in Richmond, Virginia is in search of a Sports & MultiMedia Journalist Reporter. The Sports & MultiMedia Journalist Reporter position produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits, and feeds general news and sports content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news and sports consumers.​

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.

     

    + Reports news and sports stories for broadcast and digital platforms

    + Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information

    + Pitches stories to news managers and news producers that 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 and presents content from OBS studio

    + Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

    + Writes stories for the web and other social media platforms

    + Ensures that all sports and news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

    + Writes and delivers stories in a clear and concise manner

    + Assists in writing, copy editing, researching, and coordinating sports programming and other content as needed

    + Respond to breaking sports events and other urgent newsroom situations as required

    + Works closely with the sports director to develop comprehensive sports coverage

    + Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

    + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

    + Executes live shots for news and sports

    + Maintains video equipment

    + Edits video clips for television broadcasts and content

    + Performs special projects and 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.

    + Previous experience in news or sports reporting

    + Good 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

     

    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.