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The Climate Desk at the New York Times is looking for a high-energy and collaborative journalist to join the team of reporters covering climate and environmental policy and politics.

Climate policy has swung wildly in Washington over the last few years, and we're looking for a reporter who can help readers understand what's happening and why. We want to dig into what's different, who's influencing policymakers and who's benefiting from the shifts and how changing government rules and regulations play out around the country. Our team has a broad mandate for big stories on everything from the National Park Service to the Environmental Protection Agency, from the growth of nuclear power to the Trump administration's war on wind.

You should have a track record of scoops and reporting that has helped to shape the national conversation. You should have a body of work that shows creativity, deep sourcing, broad curiosity, an eye for news and a command of complex ideas.

You should also be a fluid writer who can step back, connect the dots and tell the larger story in compelling ways.

This is an in-office position, based in Washington, D.C. and includes regular attendance in the office four days each week. There may be some flexibility to work remotely per your departmental guidance.

**Responsibilities**

- Break news on climate and environmental policy, focusing on the E.P.A., the Interior and Energy departments and Congress.

- Pitch, report and write news and surprising enterprise on climate and environmental policy and politics.

- Think visually about the most compelling ways to present stories.

- Contribute to live coverage on breaking news stories.

- Help readers understand the impact of regulations and the political forces at play.

- Collaborate with other reporters on news and enterprise.

- Deliver fast, clean copy in accessible style on complicated topics.

- Ensure accuracy and clarity.

- Work collaboratively with members of a multidisciplinary team.

- Meet tight deadlines and be able to thrive in a daily, unpredictable news environment.

- Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world.

- This role reports to the Deputy Editor, Climate.

**Basic Qualifications**

- 5+ years of experience working for a daily news organization

- 3+ years of demonstrated beat authority

- A portfolio that demonstrates you are well-versed in current policy, and have a growing circle of expert sources among researchers, policymakers, analysts, public interest groups and lawmakers

- A portfolio that includes news, enterprise and analysis

- Crisp, clear, writing skills that also demonstrate a mastery of journalistic style and standards

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Facility with visual and alternative forms of storytelling

- 8+ years of experience working for a daily news organization

This position is represented by the NewsGuild of NY.

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The annual base pay range for this role is between:

$124,979.94 - $160,000 USD

For roles in the U.S., dependent on your role, you may be eligible for variable pay, such as an annual bonus and restricted stock. Benefits may include medical, dental and vision benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s), a company-matching 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid sick days, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.

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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 over 200 owned or partner stations in 117 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. 

Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national cable news network, 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.

Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an MMJ who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now (WDVM/WDCW-TV) -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8.

The MMJ will work with assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content specific to the region assigned.

Candidate must have a proven track record of strong storytelling skills, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news. The right candidate will operate our of a bureau and work autonomously most of the time. Excellent time management skills are a must.

The region is home to some of the best museums in the country from the Smithsonian to the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the National Archives. You will find, year-round, theaters with live shows, concerts, streets festivals and more. DC is also a sports mecca with professional basketball, baseball, football, hockey, soccer and more. There’s plenty to do outdoors from the National Parks to bike trails. Washington, DC also boasts incredible food with a heavy presence of Michelin-starred restaurants. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to grow your career in a high-profile market.

The MMJ produces, reports, writes, voices, and is capable of editing and feeding news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging, and meaningful to news consumers.

- Reports news stories for broadcast, describing the background and details of events

- Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar, and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

- Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details

- Determines a story’s emphasis, length, and format, and organizes material accordingly

- Researches and analyzes 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

- Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts

- Ability to perform live shots

- Has the ability to function as an MMJ if required

- Makes meaningful and frequent (daily) contributions to the station’s digital platforms

- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements

- Shoots and edits news events and news reports

- Produces and presents reports for all platforms

- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality

- Writes stories for the web and other digital platforms

- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

- Willingness to work nonconventional hours including early mornings, evenings and weekends.

Requirements & Skills:

- Bachelor’s 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 two years’ experience in news reporting.

- 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

- Ability to shoot broadcast-quality video, edit and feed content back to the station

- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

- Flexibility to work any shift

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

We value the contribution of our employees and recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan $70,000K-$75,000K. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more.

– for jobs that require employees to work at the office

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