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Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Political Reporter Job at Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in Baton Rouge

Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA, United States, 70873

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The Multimedia Journalist Reporter produces, reports, shoots, writes, voices, edits and feeds news production content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

  • Produce, report, shoot, write, voice, edit and deliver news content for broadcast, digital, and social platforms.
  • Cover legislative sessions, breaking new, and other political events within the Louisiana Capitol.
  • Establish and maintain relationships with political stakeholders.
  • Pitch and develop impactful, character-driven issue stories for broadcast and digital audiences.
  • Arrange and conduct interviews with key stakeholders, legislators and subject-matter experts.
  • Report live from the bureau using TVU backpack mobile technology.
  • Work collaboratively with producers and other newsroom staff to prioritize content and meet deadlines.
  • Write engaging web content, create social media posts and interact with viewers across digital platforms.
  • Ensure all reporting meets Nexstar’s high standards of journalistic integrity, fairness and production quality.

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 (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

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Entry level

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

  • Industries

    Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

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