Digital Reporter (Part-time)

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Job summary

KSNT-TV/KTMJ-TV, part of Nexstar Media Group, is seeking a part-time Digital Reporter to research and write news articles for the website, post to social media, and produce video content for broadcast and digital platforms in Topeka, Kansas.

Responsibilities include producing engaging news content for multiple platforms, reporting breaking news online quickly and accurately, and ensuring content meets editorial standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or working toward a degree in journalism, mass media, or a related field.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments and meeting tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative, compelling news content for viewers across mobile, desktop, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Report breaking news online quickly, accurately, and aggressively.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Monitor email, phones, social media, analytics, and other sources for breaking news and story leads.
• Research and analyze background information to deliver complete, accurate, and context-rich stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Independence and deadline mindset

Valid driver's license

Flexible shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree or in progress in journalism/mass media

Job description

KSNT-TV/KTMJ-TV is looking for a part-time Digital Reporter to research and write news articles for the website, post to social media accounts, and produce video content for all broadcast and digital platforms.

Responsibilities

• Produce creative, compelling news content for viewers across mobile, desktop, streaming, and social media platforms.
• Report breaking news online quickly, accurately, and aggressively.
• Write, edit, and proofread content for accuracy, grammar, punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Ensure all news content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Monitor email, phones, social media, analytics, and other sources for breaking news and story leads.
• Research and analyze background information to deliver complete, accurate, and context-rich stories.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree or working toward a degree in journalism, mass media, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple assignments and meeting tight deadlines.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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.