Duties & Responsibilities:
Enterprise original, impactful stories that resonate with the local community across all platforms – broadcast, digital, streaming, and social media.
Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
Deliver live reports with confidence and clarity, especially during breaking news and developing stories.
Write and produce content in a clear, concise, and engaging manner tailored to each platform.
Build a network of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors
Collaborate with producers, photographers, and newsroom staff to shape coverage and segment ideas.
Ensure all content meets Ozarks First/Nexstar standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives
Requirements & Skills:
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 experience in a newsroom or a focus on news reporting
Confident on-air presence
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Social media expertise, proficiency
Must learn all current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment, and newsroom computer systems
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
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Minimum experience in a newsroom or focus on news reporting
- Confident on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- Social media expertise
- Experience with newsgathering technology
- Valid driver's license and good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
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.
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