Dynamic News Reporter — On-Camera & Multi-Platform

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Reporter to collect, analyze and present facts about newsworthy events for all platforms in a clear, engaging manner for local audiences.

The role involves reporting for broadcast, arranging interviews, reviewing copy, and producing reports across multiple platforms while maintaining journalistic integrity and meeting deadlines. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and at least two years of reporting experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Proficiency with office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift
• Must join SAG AFTRA Union
• $45,000-$55,000 annually commensurate on skill level and experience.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Skills

Fluent English

Strong communication

On-air presence

Deadline driven

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking a News Reporter to collect, analyze and present facts about newsworthy events for all platforms in a clear, engaging manner for local audiences.

The role involves reporting for broadcast, arranging interviews, reviewing copy, and producing reports across multiple platforms while maintaining journalistic integrity and meeting deadlines. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and at least two years of reporting experience.