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Nexstar Media Group Reporter in Cleveland, Ohio
WJW-TV Cleveland, Ohio, a Nexstar Media Group Inc. owned Fox affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an experienced candidate as a news reporter . We want a high energy, engaging talent who is a strong storyteller and can handle breaking news situations in a fast-paced environment. Must have outstanding skills as a live reporter.
Job Summary : Reports hard news and feature stories, and other material originated by the reporter, or assigned by the EP or assignment desk, Must contribute to all digital platforms following instruction by the digital team.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
Build network of informational sources that will enable the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories
Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation
Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations
Present clear, creative and accurate live shots
Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
Proficient at screening and logging video and providing written editing instructions to tape editors
Adept at ad-lib presentations, without aid of scripts and/or teleprompters
Possess exceptional research skills
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Journalism (or related field) and a minimum of (2) two years of experience as an on-air commercial television news reporter.
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.