Investigative Multiskilled Journalist for Local News

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Austin (TX); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

KXAN is part of Nexstar Media Group Inc., a leading media company providing local and national news content across its stations and digital platforms. The Multiskilled Journalist will produce and report compelling stories for digital and broadcast channels, emphasizing context, clarity, and depth for the Central Texas audience.

The role requires generating and editing reporting, arranging interviews, and ensuring content meets editorial standards and time constraints.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size).
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Superior on-air presence and delivery.
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Flexibility to work any shift.

Aufgaben

• Produce and report news stories for digital and broadcast news platforms, describing the background and details of events.
• Write reports for the web and other eMedia platforms, reviewing copy to correct errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines.
• Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories.
• Determine a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organize material accordingly.
• Research and analyze background information related to news stories to provide complete and accurate information.
• Gather information about events and issues through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions.
• Pitch stories to news managers and news producers which are timely and relevant to the local community.
• Receive assignments and evaluate leads and tips to develop story ideas.
• Discuss issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions.
• Revise work to meet editorial approval and to fit time requirements.
• Shoot and edit video to craft news reports.
• Ensure that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline oriented

Interviewing

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment

Jobbeschreibung

KXAN is part of Nexstar Media Group Inc., a leading media company providing local and national news content across its stations and digital platforms. The Multiskilled Journalist will produce and report compelling stories for digital and broadcast channels, emphasizing context, clarity, and depth for the Central Texas audience.

The role requires generating and editing reporting, arranging interviews, and ensuring content meets editorial standards and time constraints.