• Sports MMJ/Reporter

    Nexstar Media Group (Las Vegas, NV)


    KLAS, 8 News Now the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for a Sports MMJ/Reporter. The Sports MMJ produces, shoots, writes and edits their own stories. In addition, this position also needs to be proficient in performing live shots and/or anchoring. We are looking for a creative individual to join our growing team, covering local sports in the fastest growing sports market in the country.

    Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

    + Produces and presents sports reports for all platforms

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

    + Writes and delivers sports stories in a clear and concise manner

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

    + Responds to breaking sports events and other urgent newsrooms situations as required

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

    + Participates in promotional activities including public appearances

    + Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

    + Shoots video for sports reports

    + Sets up, composes and executes video shots

    + Maintains video equipment

    + Edits video clips for television broadcasts and digital platforms

    + Writes stories for the website and other digital platforms

    + Interacts with viewers and users on social media sites

    Requirements & Skills:

    + Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

    + Comprehensive knowledge of sports and sports related activities

    + Fluency in English

    + Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

    + Minimum two years’ experience in sports reporting or anchoring

    + Superior on-air presence

    + Experience guiding, directing and motivating others

    + Proficiency with video equipment and internal newscast production software

    + Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

    + Ability to effectively listen to fully understand problems and communicate with a team to shape a solution

    + Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

    + Flexibility to work any shift

     

    Physical Demands & Work Environment: The Sports MMJ/Reporter must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Sports MMJ/Reporter must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.

     

    EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

     

    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.