What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reporter/MMJ position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
Dominant CBS/ABC combo serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee and Virginia communities is looking for a Reporter/MMJ.
Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.
Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.
To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities
We are looking for a Reporter/MMJ who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories for our newscasts and digital platforms.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Our amazing region is home to the Birthplace of Country Music, Bristol Motor Speedway, a Hard Rock Hotel and & Casino plus World Class Hiking and Fishing.
Join our team which has been a part of the fabric of our community for more than 70 years and is a LEADER in delivering local content to our viewers.
To learn more about our beautiful area click here- Visit Tri-Cities
We are looking for a Reporter/MMJ who can enterprise stories and excels at breaking news. This person will research, pitch and report stories for our newscasts and digital platforms.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Reports news stories for broadcast, digital, and social media
- Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
- Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Shoots and edits news events
- Produces and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other digital and social media platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Superior on-air presence
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift