ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a reporter to support our top-rated newscasts committed to serving the San Diego community. Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurate reporting of news stories
- Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original 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 and have a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio
- Works with the photographer, producers, desk in the development of a story
- Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress
- Use social media to update news stories to the public
- Attend station partnerships in the community
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication or equivalent related experience
- Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must interact positively and productively with other employees in the field and in studio
- Uphold station values and models professionalism on and off the air
- Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
- In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
- Positive, solution-oriented attitude and team player
- Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure
COMPENSATION
- Compensation – Starting at $31/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.
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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.
