Investigative Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. in the United States is seeking an Investigative Reporter to present major stories clearly across TV, web and mobile platforms.

You will enterprise Daily stories, produce live shots and stand-ups, and craft compelling narratives while adhering to Nexstar's editorial standards. You will gather facts from interviews, observation and research, build a network of sources, and work with management to develop investigative content and long-form reports for multiple platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
• 3–5 years television reporting experience required.
• History with investigative and long-form story production.
• Strong vocal delivery, camera presence, and enunciation.

Responsibilities

• Produce content for multiple platforms (TV, internet, mobile)
• Enterprise and develop stories daily
• Gather and verify information via interviews, observation and research
• Organize material, determine angle, and write stories to editorial standards
• Build network of sources to stay ahead of competition
• Produce investigative stories following Nexstar standards

Skills

Investigative reporting

Multiplatform storytelling

Live reporting

Interviewing skills

Social media savvy

Newsroom presence

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism/communication

Tools

Newsroom systems

Job description

The Investigative Reporter serves as the primary presenter of major news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc. Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research. Works with management team to develop on investigative stories. Produces investigative stories following Nexstar standards guidelines Build network of sources who supply information that allows the company to stay ahead of its competitors Perform special projects and other duties as assigned Requirements & Skills: Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) Three (3-5) years television reporting experience required. History with investigative and long form story production. Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation Strong reporting skills Understand importance of social media especially vertical videos and how they differ from broadcast Understanding of and experience with CTV and OTT platforms and producing distinct content for them Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel Operate newsroom computer systems.

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.