Reporter I, MultiMedia Journalist Job at Nexstar Broadcasting in Springfield

Ozarks First in Springfield, Missouri, is hiring a Reporter. The ideal candidate should have the ability to develop relevant, compelling, and impactful stories on multiple platforms. Our next Reporter must have a passion for storytelling and a desire to dig below the surface. Our reporters do tv live shots and create digital content every day for our website and social media pages.

Duties & Responsibilities :

Report news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

Build a network of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors

Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience, while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience

Research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for possible broadcast and publication

Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, and edit packages

Review copy for accuracy, style, and proper grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial direction and guidelines

Promote teamwork and maintain an attitude of cooperation and collaboration with all station personnel

Interact frequently with viewers / users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand

Work on special projects and other duties as assigned, including community service initiatives

Requirements & Skills :

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

Minimum experience in a newsroom or a focus on news reporting

Confident on-air presence

Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Social media expertise, proficiency

Must learn all current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment, and newsroom computer systems

Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Flexibility to work any shift

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.