Reporter I, News Job at Nexstar Media Group in San Diego

Overview ROLE : FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI News duopoly is seeking a reporter to support our top-rated newscasts committed to serving the San Diego community. Successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback and models professionalism on and off the air.

RESPONSIBILITIES Accurate reporting of news stories

Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas

Develops community contacts and a network of news sources

Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story and have a strong ability to interact with anchors in studio

Works with the photographer, producers, desk in the development of a story

Regularly updates newsroom on story elements and progress

Use social media to update news stories to the public

Attend station partnerships in the community

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication or equivalent related experience

Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS Must interact positively and productively with other employees in the field and in studio

Uphold station values and models professionalism on and off the air

Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engaging

Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content

Positive, solution-oriented attitude and team player

Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure

COMPENSATION Compensation – Starting at $31 / hr, commensurate with experience and skill level.

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