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Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Deadline oriented

Interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

KXAN is hiring a Multiskilled Journalist to join our in-depth, investigative team in Central Texas.

This position requires gathering and producing compelling content for online and on-air platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to the local news audience.

This journalist is expected to embody KXAN’s in-depth brand by providing context, clarity and deeper understanding in each report.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a 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.

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.