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Nexstar Media Group Digital MMJ in Des Moines, Iowa
The Digital MMJ should be passionate about local news, innovative, focused on the mobile user, confident on camera, and full of creativity and initiative.
This position will gather and present live and recorded video segments both on-air and online. Sometimes the Digital MMJ will tease their story on-air and run the full report (Digital Exclusive) on the web or vice versa... depending on the topic and story. We're looking for a creative storyteller to find unique content in our market for social media, web, and television. The Digital MMJ will have a strong understanding of how to effectively use social media to publicize stories and to connect with the audience. The Digital MMJ is expected to function as a digitally focused ambassador in the newsroom and to fight daily as a champion for our digital users. They will develop contacts, fact-check all stories, and demonstrate consistent execution of solid news judgment. This position works closely with our Digital, Promotions and News Departments. Please include a link to your video resume of work.
JOB SUMMARY: Research, writing, capturing visual content and editing general assignment stories for our websites, mobile platforms, and social media, as well as report on-air.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Produce content for multiple platforms: internet, mobile Report unique stories both on-air and online. Tease stories on web/social media and front on-air, 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 story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards. Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation, and research.
Specialized Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Knowledge of small tech and digital video equipment.
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. Superior on-air presence both on-air and digital. 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 as assigned.
Physical Demands & Work Environment: The Digital Multimedia Journalist Reporter must be able to sit, conduct zoom, phone or in-person interviews for unique content. The Digital MMJ must make decisions without supervision, make decisions that impact the results of co-workers, work near others, work outdoors occasionally in all weather conditions, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Multimedia Journalist Reporter must be able to lift, set up and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, and be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools, or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
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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.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.