Reporter/MMJ

Posted 22 Days Ago
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2 Locations
Senior level
Digital Media • News + Entertainment
The Role
The Reporter/MMJ will pitch stories, develop content for various platforms, cover breaking news, and cultivate community sources. Requires strong storytelling and multitasking skills.
Summary Generated by Built In

KDVR/FOX31 and KWGN/CW2 Denver are looking for an experienced MMJ/reporter to join our team.

We want someone who fights for the lead story, brings great story ideas to the meetings, cultivates sources, and wins the story each day on ALL platforms.  

You must have strong storytelling skills and an energetic/creative delivery.  We are looking for someone who is enterprising and passionate about news.

Ideal candidate should handle breaking news and live shots with ease, be able to multitask on all platforms, while also being able to dig deep into a variety of topics for compelling, promotable reports with high production value.

MMJ experience is required. College degree and a minimum of five years television news reporting experience preferred; must be a team player who can multi-task under deadline pressure and work a flexible schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Pitch unique stories that will get results and drive ratings.
  • Develop and execute enterprise content on a consistent basis.
  • Cover breaking news with a sense of urgency.
  • Establish and maintain relationships/sources in the community.
  • Produce content for our website and digital channels.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • College degree in Journalism/Communications/Broadcasting preferred; equivalent experience required.
  • Minimum 4 years’ experience as a journalist (at least 3 of those years should be as an MMJ)
  • Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy and have the ability to solve problems quickly.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including mornings, holidays, weekends & ON CALL shifts.
  • Must be able to work under deadlines and have the ability to multi-task.

Salary Range:  $70-80K Based on Experience

To Apply: Please visit the Work for Us page at KDVR.com: orhttps://kdvr.com/contact/jobs-at-fox31-denver-kwgn/ or at the Nexstar Website at:https://nexstar.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/nexstar to complete the application process. To be considered for this job you must apply online. No Calls

**** EOE/MINORITIES/FEMALES/VETERANS/DISABLED****

KDVR/KWGN is an equal opportunity employer that seeks diversity in our workforce. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

KDVR.KWGN values the contribution of its employees. We recognize their efforts by offering a competitive compensation plan and an array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(K), and more. We are committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. Any job offer is conditional upon satisfactorily completing a background and DMV check.

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The Company
HQ: Irving, TX
5,001 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1996

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.

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