Nexstar Broadcasting is hiring: Investigative Reporter in Wilkes-Barre

The Investigative Reporter serves as the primary presenter of major news stories and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers.

Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.

Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily

Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots and stand-ups, creative graphics, and use of digital and social media platforms

Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards

Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research.

Works with management team to develop on investigative stories.

Produces investigative stories following Nexstar standards guidelines

Build network of sources who supply information that allows the company to stay ahead of its competitors

Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements & Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education)

Three (3-5) years television reporting experience required.

History with investigative and long form story production.

Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation

Strong reporting skills

Understand importance of social media especially vertical videos and how they differ from broadcast

Understanding of and experience with CTV and OTT platforms and producing distinct content for them

Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills

Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel

Operate newsroom computer systems

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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 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” 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. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

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