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Job Location:
Lexington, KY - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A reporter is asked to be a jack of all trades be plugged in to the community; gather & make sense of facts; shoot video; post on digital/social be live. We understand its a lot because weve done it too and were here to support you so you can do your best work. Were looking for a reporter who loves telling compelling impactful stories for our viewers and who are good teammates. Come be a part of a morning team who enjoy working together!
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Reports news stories for broadcast describing the background and details of events
- Arrange interviews with people who can provide information about stories
- Review copy and correct errors in content grammar and punctuation following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Review and evaluate notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
- Determines a storys emphasis length and format and organizes material accordingly
- Research and analyze 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
- Shoots and edits news events and news reports
- Produce and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for digital platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
- Prefer minimum two years experience in news reporting (More or less 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 drivers license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
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Key Skills
- Intelligence Targeting
- Legal Drafting
- Typing
- Photography
- Computer Networking
- Interviewing
- Signals Intelligence
- AP Style
- Research Experience
- Journalism
- Transcription
- 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.
