Political Reporter
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