Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

KTXL-FOX40, a Nexstar station in Sacramento, seeks an experienced Reporter/MMJ to deliver enterprise content daily with an investigative mindset. You will showcase strong live reporting skills across breaking news, severe weather, and developing stories.

Responsibilities include reporting, sourcing, interviewing, shooting, editing, and VO/SOTs while maintaining accuracy and editorial standards. The role requires a college degree in journalism or equivalent experience, English fluency, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Fluency in English with excellent oral and written communication.
• Minimum three years' experience in news reporting (depending on market size).
• Superior on-air presence and ability to meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast with background and details.
• Build network of sources to stay ahead of competitors.
• Research topics, vet tips for credibility, gather information for broadcasts and publication.
• Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages (VO/Sots).
• Review copy for accuracy, style, and grammar per guidelines.
• Pitch stories to a diverse audience and understand targeting.

Skills

On-air presence

Deadline-driven

Social media

News gathering tech

Valid driver's license

Shift flexibility

Fluent English

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism

Tools

Video cameras

Editing equipment

Newsroom computer systems

Job description

KTXL-FOX40, the Nexstar station in Sacramento, is looking for an experienced Reporter/MMJ to join our growing team.

The ideal candidate should have the ability to enterprise relevant, unique, broad appeal content every day. Have the skills and desire to dig deeper, go beyond the obvious and bring an investigative mindset to day-turn stories.

You should also have outstanding live reporting skills, capable of covering breaking news, severe weather, and other developing stories in an aggressive, compelling, creative way.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Build network of sources that will enable FOX40 News to stay ahead of its competitors
• Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication
• Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages (and Vo/Sots)
• Review copy for accuracy, style and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines
• Pitch stories of interest to a diverse audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
• Promote teamwork and maintain attitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel
• Interact frequently with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including attendance at public events and community service initiative.

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 three years' experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
• Superior on-air presence
• Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Social media expertise, proficiency
• Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Flexibility to work any shift

Compensation - $28.85+/hr commensurate with experience and skill level.

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.

KTXL Fox40 will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if KTXL Fox40 is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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