Morning ReporterMultimedia Journalist
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Job Location:
Springfield, VT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Ozarks First in Springfield Missouri is hiring a Reporter/MMJ for our morning and midday newscasts. This role is ideal for a journalist who is enterprising collaborative and passionate about telling engaging stories across broadcast digital and streaming platforms. The successful candidate must be able to write and deliver a story to morning news viewers that is clear conversational and compelling.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Enterprise original impactful stories that resonate with the local community across all platforms broadcast digital streaming and social media.
- Pitch stories of interest to the entire audience while also understanding the importance of targeting specific members of that audience
- Deliver live reports with confidence and clarity especially during breaking news and developing stories.
- Write and produce content in a clear concise and engaging manner tailored to each platform.
- Build anetwork of sources to help Ozarks First stay ahead of its competitors
- Collaborate with producers photographers and newsroom staff to shape coverage and segment ideas.
- Ensure all content meets Ozarks First/Nexstar standards for journalistic integrity and production quality.
- 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:
- Bachelors 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 drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
Key Skills
- Filming
- HTML5
- Interviewing
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Ftp
- Journalism
- SEO
- Final Cut Pro
- Video production
- Photo Editing
- Writing Skills
About Company
As the largest TV station operator in the U.S. reaching nearly 39 percent of households, Nexstar Media Group offers unrivaled audience access and influence.
