Nexstar Media Group Inc. is hiring: Reporter in San Diego

ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a reporter to support our top-rated newscasts committed to serving the San Diego community. The successful candidate excels in ad-libbing, storytelling on all platforms, connecting with viewers, can receive feedback, and models professionalism on and off the air.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurate reporting of news stories
• Attend editorial meetings and regularly pitch original story ideas
• Develop community contacts and a network of news sources
• Must be able to ad-lib live breaking news by telling a compelling story and have a strong ability to interact with anchors in the studio
• Work with the photographer, producers, and desk in the development of a story
• Regularly update the newsroom on story elements and progress
• Use social media to update news stories to the public
• Attend station partnerships in the community

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism or communication or equivalent related experience
• Prefer 3-5 years TV news reporting in a medium to large market

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must interact positively and productively with other employees in the field and in the studio
• Uphold station values and model professionalism on and off the air
• Strong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable, and engaging
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Must be able to accept constructive direction and feedback
• In line with reporting duties, individual must be flexible with schedule and be willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news content
• Positive, solution-oriented attitude and team player
• Can perform duties and make decisions under extreme pressure
• Compensation starting at $31/hr commensurate with experience and skill level