News Reporter- REQ-24571

• Nexstar Media Inc. has an immediate opening for an experienced Reporter who is an innovative and dynamic journalist for DC News Now -- a newly formed duopoly in the Washington DC DMA, Market #8. 

   

  The Reporter will work with photographers, assignment editors, producers and news leadership to report on breaking news, enterprise stories and highly promotable news content. This is all part of new and expanded newscasts and local programming on WDVM, WDCW (CW) and our digital assets in the market. 

   

  Candidate must have a proven track record of live shot experience, source-building, enterprise reporting, digging and handling breaking news with finesse. The right candidate will make all of this look easy while chasing down every lead and every path available to stay ahead of the competition. The Reporter should be an excellent story-teller who knows how to bring a story to life through great writing, natural sound and compelling video.

   

  Washington DC is the center for the nation’s politics, but the market offers so much more. The city 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 more than 20 restaurants receiving Michelin stars in 2021 alone. It’s a great place to live, and a great place to lead a news team!

• Additional Job Description

  The Reporter 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 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 three years’ experience in news reporting (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
  • 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

https://www.dcnewsnow.com/

REQ-24571