Nexstar Media Group is seeking a creative journalist to lead the development of innovative sports content across its local station group. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of sports content at one of the largest media groups in the U.S. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking corporate team, creating content that reaches audiences across the group and drives engagement on all platforms. This is not a traditional sports reporting or producing role – if your focus is reading highlights and covering games, this position is not for you. We’re looking for a self-starting content creator who can produce compelling video segments for all platforms including broadcast specials, connected TV (CTV) and digital platforms, with a focus on original, news-generating sports content.
Key Responsibilities:
- Contribute to major company initiatives including the Super Bowl, Olympics, College Football and Basketball, NASCAR, PGA Golf, and other marquee events.
- Produce broadcast special programs on athletes, teams, and major events.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders within Nexstar’s local sports teams to scale coverage opportunities.
- Coordinate with local stations to leverage resources and talent for content creation.
- Pitch and produce sales-integrated programming to support local market revenue goals.
- Plan and execute daily live video programming, including coverage of breaking sports news.
- Independently host, switch, edit, and upload daily and special project video content using OBS.
- Set up interviews, gather b-roll and visual elements, and prepare rundowns or scripts as needed.
Skill/Experience Requirements:
- 5–7 years of experience in video production, including extensive on-camera work and technical problem-solving.
- Experience using OBS or similar streaming software is a plus.
- Strong understanding of current sports newsmakers and issues.
- Solid foundation in journalism ethics, including copyright and attribution.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and capture audience opportunities in sports content development (non-highlights) and streaming format.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Experience working cross-functionally and influencing across diverse teams and markets.
- Must be located in or willing to relocate to a Nexstar market with a local newsroom that supports all dayparts.
- Physical presence in a Nexstar facility is required to perform this role.
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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.
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