Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist Job at Nexstar Media Group Inc. in Springfield

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Reporter. The ideal candidate should have the ability to develop relevant, compelling, and impactful stories on multiple platforms. Our next Reporter must have a passion for storytelling and a desire to dig below the surface. Our reporters do tv live shots and create digital content every day for our website and social media pages.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events
• Build anetwork of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors
• Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
• Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication
• Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, and edit packages
• Review copy for accuracy, style, and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines
• Promote teamwork and maintain anattitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel
• Interact frequently with viewers / users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
• Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives

Requirements & Skills :

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