Political Reporter
Nexstar Media Group
The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.
+ Produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and deliver news content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
+ Cover legislative sessions, breaking new, and other political events within the Louisiana Capitol.
+ Establish and maintain relationships with political stakeholders.
+ Pitch and develop impactful, character-driven issue stories for broadcast and digital audiences.
+ Arrange and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, legislators and subject-matter experts.
+ Report live from the bureau using TVU backpack mobile technology.
+ Work collaboratively with producers and other newsroom staff to prioritize content and meet deadlines.
+ Write engaging web content, create social media posts and interact with viewers across digital platforms.
+ Ensure all reporting meets Nexstar’s high standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and production quality.
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 two years’ experience in news reporting (Depending on market size)
+ Superior on-air presence
+ 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
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.
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