ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a Reporter/Multi-Media Journalist for our broadcast and digital platforms. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences on broadcast, website and social. The position requires the MMJ to shoot, write and edit vosots and packages.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Accurate reporting of news stories
- Attends editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas
- Develops community contacts and a network of news sources
- Sets up, write, shoot and edit packages to meet deadlines daily
- Collaborates with photographer on live shots as needed
- Contributes to our digital platforms by writing and editing stories
- Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Attends station partnerships in community
- Perform other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism, 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 colleagues and the public
- Upholds station values and models professionalism on and off the air
- Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling
- Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
- Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging
- Adobe Premiere experience and video camera/news photography skills
- Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment
- Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
- Strong attention to detail
- Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
Compensation – Starting at $31/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.
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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.
