• Sports Reporter

    Nexstar Media Group (Joplin, MO)


    The Sports Reporter collects, analyzes, and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

     

    + Reports Sports News stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

    + 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

    + Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

    + Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly

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

    + Pitches stories to the Sports Director and Newsroom Managers that are relevant to the local community

    + Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas

    + Discusses issues with the Sports Director and/or Newsroom Managers to establish priorities

    + Checks reference materials to obtain relevant facts

    + Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

    + Shoots and edits sporting events, and when needed, 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 eMedia platforms

    + Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

    + 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.

    + Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less 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

     

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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.