- KXAN is hiring a Multiskilled Journalist to join our in-depth, investigative team in Central Texas. This position requires gathering and producing compelling content for online and on-air platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to the local news audience. This journalist is expected to embody KXAN’s in-depth brand by providing context, clarity and deeper understanding in each report.
- Produce and report news stories for digital and broadcast news platforms, describing the background and details of events
- Write reports for the web and other eMedia platforms, reviewing copy to correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly
- Research and analyze background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gather information about events and issues through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
- Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are timely and relevant to the local community
- Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
- Revise work to meet editorial approval and to fit time requirements
- Shoot and edit video to craft news reports
- Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Performs special projects and 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 with the ability to ad lib when required
- Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Superior on-air presence and delivery
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum two years' experience in news reporting
- Fluency in English
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to ad lib
- 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
- Valid driver's license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
- Education reporting experience
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.
