Digital Reporter (Part-time)

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

Job summary

Nexstar Media's KSNT-TV/KTMJ-TV in Topeka, KS seeks a part-time Digital Reporter to research and write web articles, post to social channels, and produce video for broadcast and digital platforms.

You will research and report breaking news online quickly and accurately, write and edit for accuracy, and monitor sources for story leads while meeting tight deadlines.

Bachelor’s degree in journalism or working toward it; fluency in English; valid driver’s license; able to work flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in journalism or working toward degree in journalism, mass media, or 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

English fluency

Independent worker

Multitasking

Valid driver’s license

Shift flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in journalism

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.