Reporter/MMJ

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.'s FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News is seeking a general assignment multimedia journalist to enterprise stories across broadcast, digital and social platforms. The candidate will shoot, write, edit vósots and packages, and participate in live or streaming programs.

Strong storytelling, ad-libbing, and digital savvy are essential. BA/BS in journalism or related field and 3–5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market are preferred.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in journalism or related field.
• 3–5 years TV news reporting 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.
• Shoot, write, and edit stories with strong storytelling.
• Contribute to digital platforms by writing web articles or producing/hosting programs.

Skills

Journalism

Storytelling

Ad-lib

Writing

Editing

Communication

Videography

Livestreaming

Social media

Education

B.A. or B.S. in Journalism

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Video camera

News photography

Job description

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** : 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. Thisposition requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write,editvosotsand 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,communicationor 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,grammarand spelling, technical formatting
• Excellent communication skillswith ability to ad-lib whenrequired
• Strong on‑air presentation – must be credible,personableand engaging
• Excellent time management skills maintaining strong attention to detail
• Excellent editing skills withAdobe Premiere and video camera/newsphotography skills
• Ability to carry 25-30 pounds of equipment
• Flexible with schedule and willing to workadditionalhours 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.
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