Reporter / MMJ Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in San Diego

ROLE : FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI News duopoly is seeking a Reporter / Multi-Media Journalist for our broadcast and digital platforms. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to enterprise stories that connect with audiences on broadcast, website and social. The position requires the MMJ to shoot, write and edit vosots and packages.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Accurate reporting of news stories

Attends editorial meetings and regularly pitches original story ideas

Develops community contacts and a network of news sources

Sets up, write, shoot and edit packages to meet deadlines daily

Collaborates with photographer on live shots as needed

Contributes to our digital platforms by writing and editing stories

Ensures all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

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 in a medium to large market

REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS :

Must interact positively and productively with colleagues and the public

Upholds station values and models professionalism on and off the air

Exceptional writing, grammar and spelling

Excellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when required

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

Adobe Premiere experience 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

Strong attention to detail

Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback

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

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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.

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.