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Nexstar Media Group Investigative Reporter in Kansas City, Missouri
WDAF-TV Fox4 in Kansas City is seeking an Investigative Reporter. The Investigative Reporter organizes, researches, writes, and produces original investigative news stories for broadcast and digital platforms.
Responsible for “Problem Solvers” franchise stories that are focused on helping viewers get results.
Turns stories on deadline that are fair, accurate and engaging to the audience
Presents those stories on live television in an energetic, conversational and creative style
Develops sources to generate story ideas, as well as responds to viewer-submitted tips
Leads in developing and breaking original news stories.
Posts and promotes stories on the internet, social media, and other platforms .
Uses public records, the Internet, and computer databases to research and analyze facts, statistics and trends
Works with producers, photographers and editors to produce investigative stories both for broadcast and digital platforms
Must be willing and able to fill-in as a general assignment reporter on occasion
Perseverance in seeking interviews and information from subjects who may not respond or may avoid questioning.
Welcomes coaching and constructive criticism
Performs other duties as needed and directed by News leadership.
Requirements & Skills:
At least five (5) years of experience as a journalist, with serious investigative reporting experience preferred
Four-year college degree in journalism or related communications field preferred.
Working knowledge of Internet and databases, along with familiarity with videography, editing and graphics.
Strong broadcast writing skills and command of language skills. Ability to write news content both for broadcast and online.
Demonstrated strong news and ethical judgment, writing and organizational skills, along with an ability to work well with others in a high-pressure, team-based environment.
Ability to type, using a newsroom computer system.
Flexibility to work as needed within station hours of operation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Ability to assist in transporting equipment such as cameras and tripods (possibly up to thirty pounds)
Professional appearance and behavior
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.
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