News Reporter / Producer Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Lansing

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WLNS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Lansing, Michigan seeks a curious person who loves writing and telling stories. The News Reporter / Producer will play a key role on our team by creating fresh local content for our website. This is a rare opportunity for a position with Lansing’s leading news outlet. Work with the experienced team at WLNS-CBS, WLAJ-ABC, ELAJ-CW, and WLNS.COM. You will spend time in each department, learning all aspects of the business, as well as get hands-on experience in the production of live newscasts, and the digital news operation. The news business is 24 / 7, so you will join our team on some nights and weekends. Network with industry leaders in the nation’s largest broadcast television company, get hands-on experience and get paid.

• Write stories and update the website with fresh content
• Create engaging social media posts that will get people's attention
• Use push alerts to send out breaking news
• Arranges and conduct interviews with people who can provide information about stories both live and taped
• Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
• Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
• Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
• Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
• Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
• 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
• Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
• Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
• 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 eMedia platforms
• Interacts with viewers / users on social media sites
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
• Requirements & Skills :
• Should have or be working towards Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field or have 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
• Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
• 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

Seniority level

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries

Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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