Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking an enterprising and passionate Reporter/Multimedia Journalist (MMJ). This role is perfect for a dynamic storyteller who thrives on collaboration and excels at delivering compelling news across broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
As a Reporter/MMJ, you will be the driving force behind our daily coverage. You will pitch, enterprise, and produce clear, conversational, and highly engaging stories for TV, our connected TV (CTV) apps, and OzarksFirst.com.
- Cross-Platform Storytelling: Write and deliver compelling news stories tailored for TV broadcasts, digital platforms, and streaming applications.
- Enterprise Reporting: Proactively develop unique story ideas, cultivate local sources, and break local news.
- Digital & Social Media Execution: Maintain an active, professional social media presence to engage the community and drive traffic to our platforms.
- Technical Production: Shoot, write, and edit your own packages and reports independently under tight deadlines.
- Live Reporting: Deliver confident, clear, and unscripted live reports during breaking news and scheduled newscasts.
- Experience: Previous on-camera reporting or MMJ experience at a college or commercial news station is highly preferred.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
- Communication: Superior writing skills with a focus on conversational, easy-to-understand broadcast copy.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with professional video cameras, non-linear editing software, and digital content management systems.
- Requirements: A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are required for daily field travel.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field
- Previous on-camera reporting or MMJ experience
- Superior broadcast writing skills (conversational, easy-to-understand copy)
- Proficiency with professional video cameras
- Proficiency with non-linear editing software
- Experience with digital content management systems
- Ability to shoot, write, and edit packages independently under tight deadlines
- Confident live reporting and unscripted on-air delivery
- Maintain an active, professional social media presence
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record for daily field travel
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.
