Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a general assignment multimedia journalist for our broadcast, digital and social platforms. The journalist will shoot, write, edit vosots and packages, and contribute to digital platforms with articles and reels for social channels.

The role requires strong storytelling and the ability to adapt content for multiple devices. The ideal candidate has a journalism or related degree, 3–5 years TV news reporting experience in a medium to large market, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in journalism, communication or equivalent related experience.
• 3-5 years TV news reporting experience in a medium to large market preferred.
• News videography, editing and livestreaming experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality.
• Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling.
• Contributes to our digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app or producing reels for our social accounts.
• Creatively present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms.
• Must be able to ad-lib breaking news fluently with a strong ability to interact with anchors.
• Collaborate with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed.
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas.
• Develop community contacts and a network of news sources.
• Attends station partnerships in community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Ad-libbing

Storytelling

Writing

Editing

Livestreaming

News photography

Communication skills

Adobe Premiere

Education

Bachelor's degree in journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Job description

ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a general assignment multimedia journalist for our broadcast, digital and social platforms. A successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences across all devices and platforms. The candidate needs to be highly driven, resourceful, and nimble. The candidate also needs to excel in ad-libbing, storytelling, and be digitally savvy. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. A typical day could involve general assignment reporting with live shots or returning to station to host/produce or participate in live streaming programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurate and balanced reporting of news stories following company standards for journalistic integrity and quality
• Shoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytelling
• Contributes to our digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs for our CTV streaming app or producing reels for our social accounts
• Creatively present stories in ways that engage today’s audiences, tailoring content for different devices and platforms
• Must be able to ad-lib breaking news fluently with a strong ability to interact with anchors
• Collaborate with photographer, producer, assignment desk on live shots as needed
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas
• Develop community contacts and a network of news sources
• Attends station partnerships in community
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism, communication or equivalent related experience
• Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting experience in a medium to large market
• News videography, editing and livestreaming experience preferred

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must interact positively and productively with other employees and in the field
• Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling, technical formatting
• Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required
• Strong on-air presentation - must be credible, personable and engaging
• Excellent time management skills maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere and video camera/news photography skills
• Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment
• Flexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
• Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

Compensation starting at $33.65/hour commensurate with experience and skill level. #LI-Onsite

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.

EOE 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.