Capitol Bureau Chief
Capitol Bureau Chief
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$ 45000 - 50000
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Job Description
Nexstar Media seeks a driven dynamic and enterprising MultiMedia Journalist (MMJ) to join our Illinois Capitol Bureau based in Springfield IL. The bureau is within walking distance of the capitol building offering exclusive access to lawmakers to covering statewide issues. This oneofakind opportunity allows you to be at the center of the action reporting on critical legislative debates and decisions that impact the lives of Illinoisians.
Our Capitol Bureau serves audiences across the state of Illinois. If you have a passion for political journalism an eye for impactful storytelling and thrive in a fastpaced highstakes environment we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead reporter overseeing management of team including the capitol MMJ and photojournalist
- Heads up daily story assignments for capitol team and manages day to day operations for content coming out of the bureau for other stations in the region
- Produce report write voice edit and deliver news content for broadcast digital and social platforms.
- Cover legislative sessions breaking new and other political events within the Illinois Statehouse.
- Establish and maintain relationships with political stakeholders.
- Pitch and develop impactful characterdriven issue stories for broadcast and digital audiences.
- Arrange and conduct interviews with key stakeholders legislators and subjectmatter experts.
- Report live from the bureau using TVU backpack mobile technology.
- Work collaboratively with producers editors 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 Nexstars high standards of journalistic integrity fairness and production quality.
What Were Looking For
- Education & Experience: Bachelors degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field or equivalent experience; Minimum of 2 years experience in political reporting preferred.
- Storytelling: Proven experience creating compelling indepth characterdriven political stories.
- OnAir Presence: Strong oncamera delivery ability to adlib and capacity to remain calm under pressure.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with cameras editing software and content management systems.
- Digital Fluency: Experience producing web content social media posts and engaging online audiences.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
- Valid drivers license
- The pay range for this position is: $45000.00$50000.00
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit stand and conduct phone conversations.
- Ability to lift set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments regardless of weather conditions.
- Repetitive movements (typing handling equipment) are required and work may be conducted in varying lighting conditions.
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Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
