Springfield,MO
Nexstar Media Group,Inc.
DESCRIPTION
Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Reporter/MMJ for our morning and midday newscasts. This role is ideal for a journalist who is enterprising, collaborative, and passionate about telling engaging stories across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms. The successful candidate must be able to write and deliver a story to morning news viewers that is clear, conversational, and compelling.
JOB EXPERIENCE
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Enterprise original, impactful stories that resonate with the local community across all platforms – broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media.
- Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
- Deliver live reports with confidence and clarity, especially during breaking news and developing stories.
- Write and produce content in a clear, concise, and engaging manner tailored to each platform.
- Build a network of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors
- Collaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom staff to shape coverage and segment ideas.
- Ensure all content meets Ozarks First/Nexstar standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
- Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements & Skills:
- 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, with the ability to ad lib when required
- Minimum experience in a newsroom or a focus on news reporting
- Confident on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Social media expertise, proficiency
- Must learn all current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment, and newsroom computer systems
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
ADDITIONAL INFO
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar