LOCATION: KFOR-TV/KAUT-TV
DATE: 10/26/2026
POSITION TITLE: Reporter/MMJ
REPORTS TO: Managing Editor
PURPOSE/REASON FOR THE POSITION: KFOR-TV/KAUT-TV is looking for a trustworthy and creative Multimedia Journalist who thrives in a content‑first newsroom. We are looking for a curious and motivated MMJ who can deliver compelling content on broadcast, digital, social and streaming platforms, while bringing a positive attitude to the job each day. We are a team-oriented newsroom. We work together to deliver impactful journalism that serves the people of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City is a rapidly growing and vibrant community. The Bricktown area is packed with restaurants/bars and is adjacent to the home of the Oklahoma City Thunder! The RIVERSPORT Adventure center is located on the Oklahoma river and features kayaking, whitewater rafting and ziplining. Additionally, in 2028 Oklahoma City will be hosting multiple Olympic events in two separate sports! You can cover the Olympics in the Heartland! Come see everything this impressive city and television market has to offer.
PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS ESSENTIAL TO THE JOB:
- Develop relationships throughout the community
- Stay on top of current events
- Enterprise impactful stories
- Shoot and edit video
- Write compelling scripts and deliver engaging live shots
- Execute a high-level of engagement on social media platforms
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or related field—or equivalent experience.
• Strong writing, shooting and editing skills; confident live performance.
• Ability to work efficiently, meet tight deadlines and juggle multiple assignments.
• Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools.
• Valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands.
*Must include a link to online reel when applying in order to be considered.
STATEMENT ABOUT OTHER DUTIES:The foregoing is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all functions essential to the job for which the employee is responsible, nor an exhaustive list of the minimum requirements and specifications necessary to perform the essential functions, including all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different functions be performed when circumstances change.
Contact:
Apply by going to the link listed below and then filter the job search by location (US-OK-Oklahoma City). This will allow you to view all current postings for KFOR jobs.Apply at: https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar
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Nexstar Media is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong writing, shooting, and video editing skills
- Confident live performance
- Ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to juggle multiple assignments
- Comfort working across platforms and adopting new digital tools
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Willingness to work flexible hours as news demands
- Online reel link included with application
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.
