Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group Inc. is seeking a Reporter/MMJ in Johnson City, TN. The ideal candidate will research, pitch, and report local stories for broadcast and digital platforms, ensuring high journalistic standards. A Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism and excellent communication skills are required.

This role offers the opportunity to engage with the community and provide compelling news content. Applicants should be flexible and ready to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Must excel at breaking news and enterprise stories.
• Experience with digital and social media required.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Reports news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
• Pitches relevant stories to news managers.
• Shoots and edits news events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Superior on-air presence

Ability to meet deadlines

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field

Job description

## Reporter/MMJApplylocations: TN, Johnson Citytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: REQ-41980Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a Reporter/MMJ.Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-CitiesWe are looking for a Reporter/MMJ who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories for our newscasts and digital platforms. Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Reports news stories for broadcast, digital, and social media* 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* 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* Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions* Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements* Shoots and edits news events* 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 and social media platforms* Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites* Performs special projects and other duties as assignedRequirements & 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* Superior on-air presence* Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously* Valid driver’s license with a good driving record* Flexibility to work any shiftEssential Duties and Responsibilities* Reports news stories for broadcast, digital, and social media* 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* 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* Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions* Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements* Shoots and edits news events* 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 and social media platforms* Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites* Performs special projects and other duties as assigned**SCAM ALERT:**Please be aware candidates may be at risk of being targeted by scammers seeking personal data or money. Recruiters with Nexstar Media Group and its local stations will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with Nexstar.tv domain or official station email addresses (example:@wreg.com). Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nexstar or its recruiters via any other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. We will not contact you using a @gmail email address. If you are unsure about the authenticity of a job inquiry or offer, email us at [e-mail].### About Us**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.***