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Report on stories in several newscasts to the public. Ability to ad-lib and handle breaking news.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurate reporting of news stories
- Attend editorial meetings and submit story ideas
- Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
- Must be able to ad lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story with a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio
- Works with the photographer in the recording and editing of a story
- Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress
- Use various social media platforms to provide updates and news stories to the public
- Timely file stories to all platforms-on-air, online and mobile
- Attend station partnerships in the community
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must have undergraduate degree or equivalent related experience
- Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting experience in a medium to large market
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field
- Strong on-air presentation - must be credible, personable and passionate
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to accept constructive direction and criticism designed to enhance individual’s performance
- Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure
- In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts as required by news content
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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.
