• REPT - Reporter

    Nexstar Media Group (San Diego, CA)


    ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a Reporter for our broadcast and digital platforms. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences across all devices and platforms. The candidate needs to be highly driven, resourceful, and nimble. A typical day could involve general assignment reporting with live shots or returning to station to host/produce live streaming news programs.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    + Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality

    + Contributes daily to our digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app

    + Must be creative with how to present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms

    + Collaborates with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed

    + Attends editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas

    + Sets up, writes, pkgs to meet deadlines daily

    + Develops community contacts and a network of news sources

    + Attends station partnerships in community

    + Perform other duties as assigned

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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

    + Video editing and livestreaming experience preferred

    REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Must interact positively and productively with colleagues and the public

    + Upholds station values and models professionalism on and off the air

    + Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling

    + Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib at length when required

    + Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging

    + Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content

    + Strong attention to detail

    + Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

    + Compensation starting at $31/hour commensurate with experience and skill level.

    + #LI-Onsite

     

    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.