Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a MMJ-Reporter to join the DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW) duopoly in the DMA #8 Washington, DC market.
The MMJ-Reporter will be expected to enterprise relevant stories in the dynamic communities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with content producers, anchors and news leadership in serving our local audiences.
All candidates must have demonstrable examples of enterprise reporting, strong storytelling skills and examples of developing sources and relationships. Candidates must include a reel and/or portfolio of relevant work.
The primary responsibilities of a MMJ-Reporter include, but are not limited to:
- Reporting and writing news stories including recording/editing audio/video as needed.
- Pitching multiple daily story ideas suitable for multiple platforms including traditional broadcast, digital website/news apps and streaming outlets.
- Creating content in a variety of formats including vertical video suitable for social media.
- Performing active relative live-shots as needed for both traditional television and social platforms.
- Reporting from the scene of breaking news events including live reporting as needed for multiple platforms.
- Conducting newsmaker interviews.
- Performing necessary research to create accurate and relevant context.
- Self-managing time to meet multiple daily deadlines.
- Complete special projects as needed.
- Ability to work various schedules that can include weekends.
Requirements & Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
- Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
- Demonstrable experience pitching, reporting and producing news stories; all candidates must include a demonstration reel and/or portfolio.
- Demonstrable experience using broadcast-quality video cameras and broadcast-quality editing systems.
- Demonstrable experience using mobile phone cameras and mobile app editing applications.
- Fluency in English
- Demonstrable communication skills including clear writing and speaking.
- Demonstrable experience with contemporary newsroom systems including news production, video editing, digital content management, email and other collaboration tools; previous ENPS experience preferred.
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as business needs evolve
Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 based upon experience
Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more. Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, a related field, or equivalent education and work-related experience
- Minimum two years of news reporting experience
- Demonstrable experience pitching, reporting, and producing news stories
- Demonstration reel and/or portfolio of relevant work
- Experience using broadcast-quality video cameras and editing systems
- Experience using mobile phone cameras and mobile app editing applications
- Fluency in English
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with contemporary newsroom systems, news production, video editing, digital content management, email, and collaboration tools
- Previous ENPS experience
- Ability to ad lib when required
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Flexibility to adjust schedules and assignments based on business needs
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nexstar Media Group, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Nexstar Media Group, Inc..
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare is presented as comprehensive, covering medical, dental, vision, behavioral health, and an Employee Assistance Program. Disability and life insurance are also available, with optional protections like accident and critical illness coverage noted.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is offered and was expanded to provide up to six weeks of paid time for eligible employees. Family-support resources are complemented by mental‑health and EAP services.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, sick leave, and standard holidays are provided, with vacation that typically scales with tenure. These programs form part of a conventional large‑employer benefits menu.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions. In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers. From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
