MMJ-Reporter

Tribune Media Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Nexstar Media DC News Now in the DC market is seeking an MMJ-Reporter to enterprise stories across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. You will work with content producers, anchors, and news leadership to serve local audiences with compelling reporting and a strong reel.

The ideal candidate will shoot and edit, pitch stories for broadcast and digital, and meet tight deadlines, including weekends. ENPS familiarity and a valid driver’s license are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or 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; reel/portfolio required.
• Experience using broadcast-quality cameras and editing systems.
• Experience using mobile phone cameras and mobile app editing applications.
• Fluency in English; strong writing and speaking skills.
• Experience with newsroom systems; ENPS preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Flexibility to work weekends and meet multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Reporting and writing news stories including recording/editing audio/video as needed.
• Pitching multiple daily story ideas for broadcast, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Creating content in formats for vertical video and social media.
• Performing live-shots for TV and social platforms as needed.
• Reporting from the scene for breaking news across platforms.
• Conducting newsmaker interviews and researching context.
• Managing time to meet deadlines and complete special projects.

Skills

Broadcast journalism

News reporting

Video editing

ENPS experience

English fluency

Communication skills

Driver's license

Time management

Pitching stories

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Broadcast cameras

Video editing software

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.

Primary Responsibilities

• 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

• Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees includes, but not limited to, medical (with multiple plan options), dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) with company matching contributions, Paid Parental leave, life insurance and more.
• Part time employees are eligible for 401(k) and any local/state leave plans.

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.