What are the responsibilities and job description for the News Reporter/Producer position at Nexstar Media Group, Inc.?
WLNS-TV, the CBS affiliate in Lansing, Michigan seeks a curious person who loves writing and telling stories. The News Reporter/Producer will play a key role on our team by creating fresh local content for our website. This is a rare opportunity for a position with Lansing’s leading news outlet. Work with the experienced team at WLNS-CBS, WLAJ-ABC, ELAJ-CW, and WLNS.COM. You will spend time in each department, learning all aspects of the business, as well as get hands-on experience in the production of live newscasts, and the digital news operation. The news business is 24/7, so you will join our team on some nights and weekends. Network with industry leaders in the nation’s largest broadcast television company, get hands-on experience and get paid.
- Write stories and update the website with fresh content
- Create engaging social media posts that will get people's attention
- Use push alerts to send out breaking news
- Arranges and conduct interviews with people who can provide information about stories both live and taped
- Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines
- Reviews and evaluates notes taken about event aspects to isolate pertinent facts and details
- Determines a story’s emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
- Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
- Gathers information about events through research, interviews, experience or attendance at political, news, sports, artistic, social or other functions
- Pitches stories to news managers and news producers which are relevant to the local community
- Receives assignments and evaluates leads and tips to develop story ideas
- Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
- Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant facts
- Revises work to meet editorial approval or to fit time requirements
- Produces and presents reports for all platforms
- Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
- Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
- Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Requirements & Skills:
- Should have or be working towards Bachelor’s degree in Journalism or a related field or have an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
- Fluency in English
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required
- Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift
