MMJ Reporter: High-Impact Stories on All Platforms

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

401(K)

and more

Job summary

KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 Denver are seeking an experienced MMJ/reporter to join our team in Denver. The role requires hunting for lead stories, bringing strong ideas to meetings, cultivating sources, and delivering high-production multimedia reports across platforms.

Ideal candidates have MMJ experience, a journalism degree, and at least four years of TV news experience with the ability to work under deadline pressure and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience as a journalist (at least 3 of those years should be as an MMJ).
• Flexible schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts.
• Ability to work under deadlines and multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings.
• Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis.
• Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency.
• Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community.
• Produce content for our website and digital channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MMJ experience

Storytelling

Multitask multi-platform

Breaking news coverage

Education

College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting

Job description

KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 Denver are seeking an experienced MMJ/reporter to join our team in Denver. The role requires hunting for lead stories, bringing strong ideas to meetings, cultivating sources, and delivering high-production multimedia reports across platforms.

Ideal candidates have MMJ experience, a journalism degree, and at least four years of TV news experience with the ability to work under deadline pressure and a flexible schedule.