MMJ/Reporter

Nexstar Media; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, a leading local television company, seeks an MMJ to join the FOX8 WGHP-TV team in High Point, NC. You will develop enterprise story ideas, build community contacts, and contribute to daily news coverage with reporting, shooting, and web writing.

Requirements include a Broadcast Journalism degree, 2 years MMJ experience, and strong English communication. The role emphasizes meeting deadlines, multi-tasking, and verifying information, with sponsorship history noted in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism required.
• 2 years MMJ experience preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• Excellent oral and written communication, with ability to ad lib when required.
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks and handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Shoot and edit news events and reports.
• Write stories for the web.
• Arrange interviews with information sources.
• Review copy for errors in grammar and punctuation per editorial guidelines.
• Research background information to provide accurate reporting.
• Gather information from events via research, interviews, or attendance.
• Pitch relevant stories to managers and producers.
• Perform special projects as assigned.

Skills

English fluency

Strong communication

Deadline oriented

Multi-tasking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Job description

Work at a place that values journalistic integrity, one which appreciates your daily contributions and a newsroom that knows when to have some fun. FOX8 WGHP-TV is looking for the next superstar MMJ to join our award-winning team. You should be able to come to work with enterprise story ideas, make contacts in the community, and a desire to win the day.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism
• 2 years MMJ experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Valid driver's license with a good driving

Job description

• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Writes stories for the web
• 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
• 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
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Nexstar Media Group is America's largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar's platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .

EEO Statement:Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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