Lexington,KY
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
A reporter is asked to be a jack of all trades – be plugged in to the community; gather & make sense of facts; shoot video; post on digital/social, be live. We understand it’s a lot because we’ve done it too, and we’re here to support you, so you can do your best work. We’re looking for a reporter who loves telling compelling, impactful stories for our viewers, and who are good teammates. Come be a part of a morning team who enjoy working together!
JOB EXPERIENCE
- Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Review copy and correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
- Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
- Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
- 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
- Shoots and edits news events and news reports
- Produce and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Prefer minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
- 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
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
ADDITIONAL INFO
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar