MMJ/Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced MMJ/reporter for KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 in Denver. You will pursue lead stories, bring ideas to meetings, cultivate sources, and own stories across all platforms with high production value.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in television news, a college degree, and the ability to multi-task under deadline pressure. Flexible schedule required, including mornings, weekends, and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years’ journalist experience, at least 3 years as an MMJ.
• Must be accurate, quick problem-solver under deadlines.
• Flexible schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends & on-call shifts.

Responsibilities

• Pitch unique stories that will drive ratings.
• Develop and execute enterprise content consistently.
• Cover breaking news with urgency.
• Establish and maintain community sources.
• Produce content for website and digital channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MMJ/Reporter

Storytelling

Breaking News

Multitask

Sources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting

Job description

KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 Denver are looking for an experienced MMJ/reporter to join our team.

We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings great story ideas to the meetings, cultivates sources, and wins the story each day on ALL platforms.

You must have strong storytelling skills and an energetic/creative delivery. We are looking for someone who is enterprising and passionate about news.

Ideal candidate should handle breaking news and live shots with ease, be able to multitask on all platforms, while also being able to dig deep into a variety of topics for compelling, promotable reports with high production value.

MMJ experience is required. College degree and a minimum of five years television news reporting experience preferred; must be a team player who can multi-task under deadline pressure and work a flexible schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings.
• Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis.
• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community.
• Produce content for our website and digital channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a journalist (at least 3 of those years should be as an MMJ)
• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts.
• Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task.

Salary Range: $70-80K Based on Experience

• EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED****

KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.