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WPIX is looking for an experienced MMJ/reporter to join our team covering Tri-State Area.

We want someone who brings great story ideas to editorial meetings, cultivates sources, and wins the story each day on ALL platforms.

You must have strong storytelling skills and an energetic/creative delivery. We are looking for someone who is enterprising and passionate about news.

Ideal candidate should handle breaking news with ease, be able to multitask on all platforms, while also being able to dig deep into a variety of topics for compelling, promotable reports with high production value.

Primary Responsibilities

+ Pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings

+ Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis

+ Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency

+ Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community

+ Produce content for Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and our website

+ Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

+ College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience required

+ Minimum 4 years’ experience as a journalist (at least 3 of those years should be as an MMJ)

+ Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly

+ Must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts

+ Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task

+ Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and Sony Cameras

This is a full time union position. Starting salary: 124K

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.