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Nexstar Media Group Sports Multimedia Journalist in Kansas City, Missouri
WDAF-TV/FOX4, the Nexstar station in Kansas City, MO, is looking for an experienced Sports MMJ to join our winning team. Kansas City is home to the back-to-back champion Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, Sporting KC, KC Current, men’s and women’s Big 12 basketball championship and other NCAA championships. We routinely cover the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and University of Missouri sports programs.
The ideal candidate should have strong sports photography skills and the ability to find and tell compelling stories, along with live reporting skills. Limited fill-in anchoring opportunities may be available for the right candidate.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Report sports stories for broadcast and our digital platforms
Shoot video for use in broadcasts or for other sports reporters to use in stories
Arrange and conduct interviews, shoot video, edit packages and VO/SOTs
Utilize solid sports knowledge to research topics, vet tips for credibility and relevance, gather information for broadcast and digital publication
Review copy for accuracy, style, proper grammar, and punctuation, following editorial direction and guidelines
Pitch stories of interest to a diverse audience, while also understanding the importance of the target demographic
Promote teamwork, bring a positive attitude and collaborate with station personnel from management, producers and assignment editors, plus sports team colleagues
Interact professionally with viewers/users on social media platforms to build engagement and brand
Build a network of sources to enable FOX4 to break stories and continue to lead the market
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned, including attendance at public events and community service initiatives
Requirements & Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree in Broadcast Journalism, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
Fluency in English
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to ad lib when required
Minimum of two years’ experience shooting sports video and on-air reporting
Engaging and dynamic on-air presence
Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Social media expertise
Knowledge of current newsgathering technology, including video cameras, editing equipment and newsroom computer systems
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record
Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends, as sports content needs dictate
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 television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 hours of original video content each year. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million television homes, 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 The Hill and BestReviews, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. In addition to delivering exceptional content and service to our communities, Nexstar provides premium multiplatform and video-on-demand advertising opportunities at scale for businesses and brands seeking to leverage the strong consumer engagement of our compelling content offering. For more information, please visit Nexstar.tv.
EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.