Digital Reporter

Nexstar Media Group Inc.Columbus, OH

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Job Description

NBC4/WCMH television in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking a digital reporter to join its news team. The candidate should be a skilled writer and storyteller who can report original stories off of assigned beat areas as well as report hyperlocal news from a cross-section of our core communities. The digital reporter needs to be able to build relationships with sources, use social media for story ideation and develop content that will inform our audience and receive engagement across NBC4's digital platforms.

Position Responsibilities

Report news quickly and accurately
Be able to craft original content that stands out from competition
Collaborate with local and regional staff to find angles that resonate in the community
Find ways to share reporting responsibilities across markets and topics as needed
Understand types of stories that drive traffic on the web
Work with management to deliver a content mix that reflects the needs of our audience
Develop expertise and sources in key audience interest areas
Shoot photos and video as needed to tell stories in multiple ways
Utilize social media for reporting and story promotion

Skill/Experience Requirements

2 years of experience creating content for the web
Knowledge of AP style
Enjoys working in teams and is a strong communicator
Ability to quickly learn new things and adapt to change
Thrives under pressure and able to meet deadlines
Self-motivated and competitive
Comfortable setting up and executing interviews with local sources
Ability to be fast and first at breaking news on the web
Able to deliver multiple stories for the web each day on a wide range of topics
Familiar with contact information for various agencies to obtain information as quickly as possible.
Understand social media's importance in reporting stories and delivering traffic
Some schedule flexibility (nights, weekends)
Regularly meets measurements of success
Proficiency in MS Office a must; HTML, CSS and Photoshop experience a plus

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree

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