News Reporter-MMJ

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

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group is seeking a News Reporter-MMJ for DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW-TV) to report on breaking and enterprise stories in the Washington, DC area. The role requires storytelling, source-building, and the ability to work autonomously from a bureau while coordinating with editors and producers.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism (or equivalent), at least two years of reporting experience, and the capability to shoot, edit, and feed content for multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting.
• Superior on‑air presence and newsroom judgment.
• Proficiency with computers and office equipment; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce, report, write, voice, and edit content for all platforms clearly and engagingly.
• Report news stories for broadcast, describing background and details.
• Arrange interviews with sources providing information on stories.
• Edit notes for accuracy and adherence to editorial guidelines.
• Pitch stories to editors based on local relevance and timeliness.
• Possess live-shot capability and function as MMJ when required.

Skills

Fluency in English

Excellent communication

Meet deadlines

Shoot & edit video

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

Equivalent combination of education/experience

Job description

Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for a News Reporter- MMJ who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW-TV) -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8. The News Reporter- MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned. Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news. The right candidate will operate our of a bureau and work autonomously most of the time. Excellent time management skills are a must. The region is home to some of the best museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find, year-round, theaters with live shows, concerts, streets festivals and more. DC is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There’s plenty to do outdoors from the National Parks to bike trails. Washington, DC also boasts incredible food with a heavy presence of Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to grow your career in a high-profile market.

• The MMJ produces, reports, writes, voices, and is capable of editing and feeding news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.
• Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• 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
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly
• 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 the local community
• Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Ability to perform live shots
• Has the ability to function as an MMJ if required
• Makes meaningful and frequent (daily) contributions to the station’s digital platforms
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• Shoots and edits news events and news reports
• Produces and presents reports for all platforms
• Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
• Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms
• Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Requirements & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Fluency in English
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
• Superior on‑air presence
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $70,000K-$75,000K.

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

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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.