Reporter

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.

How to Apply

Apply online at nexstar.tv/careers and search for REQ-33027

Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms. Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks. The Broadcasting Division operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to 198 television stations and related digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or approximately 39% of all U.S. television households (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount). The division’s portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW. The Digital Division operates 122 local websites and 316 mobile apps offering hyper-local content and verticals for consumers and advertisers, allowing audiences to choose where, when and how they access content and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. The Networks Division operates WGN America, a growing national general entertainment cable network and the home of NewsNation, multicast network Antenna TV, and WGN Radio in Chicago. Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset. For more information, please visit www.nexstar.tv.

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