- Reporting news stories: Researching, interviewing sources, and gathering information for news stories.
- Shooting video: Operating camera and audio equipment to capture footage of events and interviews.
- Editing video: Assembling footage using non-linear editing software, adding graphics, and editing the story to a broadcast-ready format.
- Writing news copy: Crafting clear and concise written reports to accompany the video footage.
- On-air presentation: Delivering news reports live or pre-recorded on television or other platforms.
- Story pitching: Identifying potential news stories and presenting them to newsroom management.
- Social media engagement: Sharing stories and interacting with viewers on social media platforms
- Self-sufficiency: Often working independently, you are responsible for all aspects of your story production from start to finish.
- Adaptability to different platforms: Reporters need to tailor their stories for various media outlets including television, online, and social media.
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
- Adobe Premier knowledge
- Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
- Superior on-air presence
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
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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.
