MMJ Reporter: Cross-Platform News & Live Reporting Pro

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking an enterprising Reporter/MMJ who can craft compelling stories for TV, digital, and streaming apps. You will pitch, enterprise, and produce engaging reports for OzarksFirst.com and connected TV platforms.

You will shoot and edit your own packages, manage a strong social presence, and deliver confident live reports during breaking news and scheduled newscasts, collaborating with team members across platforms.

Qualifications

• Clear, conversational writing suitable for TV, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field.
• Experience with on-camera reporting or MMJ preferred.
• Proficiency with professional video cameras and editing software.

Responsibilities

• Write and deliver news stories for TV, digital, and streaming platforms.
• Enterprise reporting with unique story ideas and local sources.
• Maintain an active, professional social media presence to drive traffic.
• Shoot, write, and edit packages and reports under tight deadlines.
• Deliver confident, unscripted live reports during breaking news and newscasts.

Skills

Storytelling

Enterprise reporting

Social media

Live reporting

Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Journalism or related field

Tools

Video cameras

Non-linear editing

Content management systems

Job description

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is seeking an enterprising Reporter/MMJ who can craft compelling stories for TV, digital, and streaming apps. You will pitch, enterprise, and produce engaging reports for OzarksFirst.com and connected TV platforms.

You will shoot and edit your own packages, manage a strong social presence, and deliver confident live reports during breaking news and scheduled newscasts, collaborating with team members across platforms.