MMJ / Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. seeks a MMJ for FOX8 WGHP-TV to produce enterprise stories, shoot and edit events, and write compelling web content. You will build community contacts, develop daily ideas, and contribute to a dynamic newsroom environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism with at least 2 years MMJ experience, fluent English, and strong communication and deadline-management abilities. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism.
• 2 years MMJ experience.
• Fluency in English; strong communication skills.
• Valid driver's license; ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Shoots and edits news events and reports.
• Writes stories for the web.
• Arranges interviews with informants and community members.
• Reviews copy for grammar and editorial style.
• Researches background information for stories.
• Gathers information through research and interviews.
• Pitches relevant local stories to editors.
• Performs special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication skills

Ability to meet deadlines

Multitask handling

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 local community
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Job Description

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 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.