• Investigative Journalist

    Nexstar Media Group (Tampa, FL)


    WFLA-TV, News Channel 8 is looking for a Consumer Investigative Journalist focusing on helping local Veterans.

     

    + Proven track record of finding Veteran related consumer stories and helping them as per our brand "On Your Side"

    + Proven track record of digital initiatives and knowledge of posting engaging content for social and all other platforms

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

    + Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

    + Ability to shoot and edit

    + Ability to host a podcast when needed

    + Reviews copy and will correct 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 news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information

    + Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community

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

    + Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions

    + Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

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

    + 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

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

    + Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting

    + 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

     

    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.