Border Reporter/MMJ

ROLE: FOX 5 San Diego/KUSI News duopoly is seeking a dynamic, enterprising Border Reporter based in San Diego to produce compelling, daily stories focusing on issues impacting San Diego's Southern border with Mexico. This role is responsible for delivering relevant, high-impact stories tailored to San Diego audiences. A successful candidate is digitally savvy, excels in storytelling that connects with audiences on broadcast, streaming, website and social. This position requires the multimedia journalist to shoot, write, edit vosots and packages. It also requires the ability to produce, host, and pilot original streaming shows for our CTV app.RESPONSIBILITIES:Produce daily, original San Diego-focused content for multiplatform viewingDevelop and deliver stories on border-related topics beyond headlines and politics, focusing on context, impact, and solutions for local communityProduce and host weekly border related show for station's CTV streaming appContributes daily to digital platforms including submitting original articles for station website and producing vertical content for mobile usersMust be creative with how to tailor and present stories on different screens to engage today's audiences on every platform they're watchingMaintain an active presence on social media to promote stories, engage audiences, and generate story ideasBuild and maintain strong sources on both sides of the border to support exclusive and enterprise reportingShoot, write, and edit stories ensuring accuracy, clarity, and strong storytellingCollaborate with assignment desk, producer, photographer on live shotsMust be able to ad-lib with a strong ability to interact with anchors and guestsEnsure all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production qualityAttend station partnerships in communityPerform other duties as assignedEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:B.A. or B.S. Degree preferably in journalism, communication or equivalent related experiencePrefer 5+ years TV news reporting in a medium to large marketBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred (fluent in speaking and reading; proficient in Spanish writing)REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:Must interact positively and productively with colleagues and the publicUpholds station values and models professionalism on and off the airExceptional writing, grammar and spelling, technical formattingExcellent communication skills with ability to ad-lib when requiredStrong on-air presentation – must be credible, personable and engagingExcellent time management skillsExcellent editing skills with Adobe Premiere and video camera/news photography skillsAbility to carry 25-30 pounds of equipmentFlexible with schedule and willing to work additional hours or days or different shifts and holidays as required by news contentStrong attention to detailMust be able to accept constructive direction and feedbackComp starting at $35+ hr commensurate with experience and skill levelLI-OnsiteNexstar 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 disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.