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The Hill, a division of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a host with a deep background in political reporting who can help the audience navigate the fast-paced world of national politics. The host will be expected to serve multiple platforms from streaming to CTV to broadcast contributing across the many entities housed in company’s DC Bureau. Along with a co-host, the successful candidate will lead coverage of political news stories and drive dynamic conversation with guests. The position is based at Nexstar’s DC Bureau 400 North Capitol St, NW.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Rigorously prepares for interviews by researching guests, topics, and strategizing ways for segments to have a greater likelihood of driving the news cycle.

• Demonstrated track record of getting guests to make news during an interview.

• Ability to understand positions from multiple points of view and bring those into a conversation to help the audience understand where trends or power may be shifting.

• Broad knowledge of current events and policy to bring context to news stories presented within the show.

• Assists in planning the next day’s shows, identifying topics of high interest to the audience.

• Assists segment producers in booking guests to come onto the show.

• Works with the various entities in Washington, DC including The Hill and NewsNation to identify the most compelling content and package it.

• Ensures content meets company standards for journalistic integrity, production quality, and fairness.

• Writes and edits content for newscasts as needed.

• Active participation in daily editorial meetings.

• Creates content for our digital platforms – including original copy for web and creating content for our CTV apps.

• Must be able to receive and process feedback and consistently seek to improve and elevate as a performer

• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned by company leadership

Requirements & Skills:

• A bachelor’s degree in communications/journalism or related degree preferred

• Ten or more years of national or major market experience reporting and anchoring experience required

• Must have strong editorial judgment

• Must be detail-oriented and have excellent written and verbal communication

• Demonstrated ability to write superior broadcast scripts

• Must be able to juggle multiple tasks under deadlines

• Must be able to work varied shifts: weekends, holidays, nights, overnights, or early mornings.

•Must be flexible, able to travel often on short notice for assignments

•Must have a valid driver’s license as driving and travel will be required

•Must join applicable union and remain a member in good standing

About The Hill

Established in 1994, The Hill is the country’s definitive digital source for non-partisan political news and information. Inside the Beltway, it’s known as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers and influencers. Beyond the Capitol, The Hill’s trusted content is shared more often on social media than any other major political news brand in America.

Our properties include TheHill.com, reaching a monthly audience of 41M; Hill.TV, the largest independent video platform within the Beltway with 1.4B annual views; The Hill’s print edition, one of the most influential sources for law and policy makers; Elevate Studios, creating breakthrough branded content offerings for leading marketers; and The Hill Events, which hosted 70 virtual events last year, featuring 92 Members of Congress and 88 industry leaders in meaningful policy discussions.

Salary Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans. Union positions are subject to the benefits outlined in their Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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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.