MMJ-Reporter

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Life insurance

More

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Washington, DC is seeking a seasoned MMJ-Reporter to enterprise stories across the DC/Maryland/Virginia region. You will collaborate with content producers, anchors, and news leadership to serve local audiences with compelling reporting.

The right candidate will show strong storytelling, provide a reel/portfolio, and be proficient with ENG cameras, editing systems, and newsroom tools (ENPS). Flexibility to work weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Demonstrable experience pitching, reporting and producing news stories; reel/portfolio required.
• Experience with broadcast-quality video cameras and editing systems; ENPS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report and write news stories, including recording/editing audio/video as needed.
• Pitch multiple daily story ideas for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Create content for vertical video for social media.
• Conduct live-shots for TV and social platforms as needed.
• Interview newsmakers and conduct timely research for context.
• Manage time to meet daily deadlines and complete special projects.
• May work weekends or varied schedules.

Skills

Fluent English

Strong writing

Communication skills

Ad-lib speaking

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Broadcast video cameras

Broadcast editing systems

ENPS

Mobile editing apps

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a MMJ-Reporter to join the DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW) duopoly in the DMA #8 Washington, DC market.

The MMJ-Reporter will be expected to enterprise relevant stories in the dynamic communities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with content producers, anchors and news leadership in serving our local audiences.

All candidates must have demonstrable examples of enterprise reporting, strong storytelling skills and examples of developing sources and relationships. Candidates must include a reel and/or portfolio of relevant work.

The primary responsibilities of a MMJ-Reporter include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting and writing news stories including recording/editing audio/video as needed.
• Pitching multiple daily story ideas suitable for multiple platforms including traditional broadcast, digital website/news apps and streaming outlets.
• Creating content in a variety of formats including vertical video suitable for social media.
• Performing active relative live-shots as needed for both traditional television and social platforms.
• Reporting from the scene of breaking news events including live reporting as needed for multiple platforms.
• Conducting newsmaker interviews.
• Performing necessary research to create accurate and relevant context.
• Self-managing time to meet multiple daily deadlines.
• Complete special projects as needed.
• Ability to work various schedules that can include weekends.

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Demonstrable experience pitching, reporting and producing news stories; all candidates must include a demonstration reel and/or portfolio.
• Demonstrable experience using broadcast-quality video cameras and broadcast-quality editing systems.
• Demonstrable experience using mobile phone cameras and mobile app editing applications.
• Fluency in English
• Demonstrable communication skills including clear writing and speaking.
• Demonstrable experience with contemporary newsroom systems including news production, video editing, digital content management, email and other collaboration tools; previous ENPS experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to adjust schedule and assignments as business needs evolve

Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 based upon experience

Benefits

• medical (with multiple plan options)
• dental
• vision insurance
• paid time off
• a 401(k) with company matching contributions
• Paid Parental leave
• life insurance
• more

Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.