General Assignment Reporter

job posting:

WGN-TV is looking for a full-time reporter with the right combination of news judgment, personality, energy, and experience. The right candidate must have the ability to handle stories on all topics, especially breaking news; generate story ideas; display an on-air presence that is friendly and authoritative; and have a high-level of engagement on all social media platforms. Experience from a top 20 market is preferred. Essential Duties and 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 • 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 Requirements & Skills: • Bachelor’s degree in Communication/Journalism or related degree required (equivalent years of experience may substitute for education) • Five (5) years television anchoring or reporting experience required • Solid vocal delivery and camera presence • Understand importance of social media • Promotes teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel • Required to join AFTRA *Must include a link to online reel when applying. #LI-Onsite 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

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