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Nexstar Media Group Reporter in San Diego, California
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
Comp 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
