Border Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 83 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News seeks a dynamic Border Reporter based in San Diego to produce daily stories focusing on the Southern border with Mexico. You will shoot, write, edit vosots and packages, and pilot original streaming shows for our CTV app.

You should have a BA/BS in journalism or related field, 5+ years in TV news, and bilingual English/Spanish preferred. The role requires strong storytelling, social engagement, and cross-platform delivery in a fast-paced market.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism, communications or related field.
• Prefer 5+ years TV news reporting in a medium to large market.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred (spoken and reading; Spanish writing proficient).

Responsabilités

• Produce daily, original San Diego-focused content for broadcast, streaming and digital platforms.
• Develop and deliver border-related stories with context, impact and solutions.
• Produce and host weekly border-related show for the CTV streaming app.
• Contribute to station website and create vertical content for mobile users.
• Tailor stories for different screens to engage audiences on every platform.
• Maintain an active social media presence to promote stories and generate ideas.
• Build sources on both sides of the border for exclusive reporting.
• Shoot, write and edit stories with accuracy and strong storytelling.
• Collaborate with assignment desk, producers and photographers on live shots.
• Ad-lib with anchors and guests; meet company standards for journalism.
• Attend station partnerships in the community; perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Border reporting

Multiplatform storytelling

Video editing

Social media engagement

Formation

Bachelor's degree in journalism or communications

Outils

Adobe Premiere

Camera/shot video

Audio recording

Description du poste

ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a dynamic, enterprising Border Reporter based in San Diego to produce compelling, daily stories focusing on issues impacting San Diego's Southern border with Mexico. This role is responsible for delivering relevant, high-impact stories tailored to San Diego audiences. A successful candidate is digitally savvy, excels in storytelling that connects with audiences on broadcast, streaming, website and social. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. It also requires the ability to produce, host, and pilot original streaming shows for our CTV app.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Produce daily, original San Diego-focused content for multiplatform viewing
• Develop and deliver stories on border-related topics beyond headlines and politics, focusing on context, impact, and solutions for local community
• Produce and host weekly border related show for station's CTV streaming app
• Contributes daily to digital platforms including submitting original articles for station website and producing vertical content for mobile users
• Must be creative with how to tailor and present stories on different screens to engage today's audiences on every platform they're watching
• Maintain an active presence on social media to promote stories, engage audiences, and generate story ideas
• Build and maintain strong sources on both sides of the border to support exclusive and enterprise reporting
• Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
• Collaborate with assignment desk, producer, photographer on live shots
• Must be able to ad-lib with a strong ability to interact with anchors and guests
• Ensure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Attend 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 5+ years TV news reporting in a medium to large market
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred (fluent in speaking and reading; proficient in Spanish writing)

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, technical formatting
• Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
• Strong on-air presentation - must be credible, personable and engaging
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere 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

Comp starting at $35+ hr commensurate with experience and skill level

EEO STATEMENT

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.