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.

Savvy Admin PROD

The News Reporter collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation 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

- 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

- 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 eMedia platforms

- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites

- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

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.

- 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 driver’s license with a good driving record

- Flexibility to work any shift

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