Nexstar Media seeks a driven, dynamic and enterprising Multi-Media Journalist (MMJ) to join our Missouri Capitol Bureau, based in Jefferson City, MO. Nexstar is the only broadcast media company with a physical office inside the Missouri Statehouse, offering exclusive access to lawmakers to covering statewide issues. This one-of-a-kind opportunity allows you to be at the center of the action, reporting on critical legislative debates and decisions that impact the lives of Missourians.
Our Capitol Bureau serves audiences across four key markets: St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield, and Joplin. If you have a passion for political journalism, an eye for impactful storytelling and thrive in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment, we encourage you to apply.
Key Responsibilities
- 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 Missouri Statehouse.
- 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, editors 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.
What We're Looking For
- Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field, or equivalent experience; Minimum of 2 year’s experience in political reporting preferred.
- Storytelling: Proven experience creating compelling, in-depth character-driven political stories.
- On-Air Presence: Strong on-camera delivery, ability to ad-lib and capacity to remain calm under pressure.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with cameras, editing software and content management systems.
- Digital Fluency: Experience producing web content, social media posts and engaging online audiences.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong communicator with excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Time Management: Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize effectively and meet deadlines.
- Licensing: Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit, stand, and conduct phone conversations.
- Ability to lift, set up, and operate equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments, regardless of weather conditions.
- Repetitive movements (typing, handling equipment) are required, and work may be conducted in varying lighting conditions.
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What We Do
Nexstar Media Group is the largest TV station operator in the country. With the reach of 171 full power television stations in 100 markets addressing nearly 38.9% of US television households, and a diversified, growing digital media operation, Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
In 20 years, Nexstar has grown from a single station to the nation’s largest television company. This growth is fueled by an organization-wide commitment to delivering exceptional service to our communities and outstanding results for our advertisers.
From the very beginning, Nexstar has cultivated an organization-wide commitment to providing superior, unique local content that is relevant to each of the communities it serves, while offering local businesses, advertisers and brands the ability to engage and connect with local communities.
