Investigative Reporter

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree required
• Three (3-5) years television reporting experience required
• History with investigative and long form story production
• Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
• Strong reporting skills
• Understanding of and experience with CTV and OTT platforms and producing distinct content for them
• Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
• Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel

Skills

• Operate newsroom computer systems

Responsibilities

• Produce content for multiple platforms, including TV, internet, mobile, etc.
• 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 stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
• Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
• Works with management team to develop on investigative stories
• Produces investigative stories following Nexstar standards guidelines
• Build network of sources who supply information that allows the company to stay ahead of its competitors
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned