Position/Title:
Anchor/Reporter, Traffic |
Details:
With more than 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) in 116 markets, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. owns America’s largest local broadcasting group in the country. But we are more than that. We’re also a technology company. Along with a broad range of broadcast opportunities, Nexstar staffs a growing digital media operation encompassing content management and mobile platforms, content marketing, targeted advertising products and strategic digital design and advertising operations. From newsroom to sales to operations to digital technology, joining Nexstar Nation offers unlimited opportunities for your career endeavors.
KLAS-TV the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas, Nevada is actively recruiting for a Reporter/MMJ in traffic. The Reporter/MMJ traffic serves as a presenter of traffic news and other content for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers. |
Experience:
- Present live and recorded traffic reports during morning and/or evening newscasts.
- Monitor traffic conditions using NDOT feeds, traffic software, social media, and viewer tips
- Collaborate with producers to incorporate traffic updates into newscasts and breaking news coverage
- Organize material, determine angle or emphasis, and write story according to prescribed editorial style and format standards
- Gather and verify information regarding stories through interview, observation and research
- Build network of sources who supply information that allows the Company to stay ahead of its competitors
- Performs special projects and other duties as assigned
- Report news stories for broadcast, providing clear background, context, and accurate details
- Research, gather, and analyze information through interviews, public records, events, and field reporting
- Arrange and conduct interviews with newsmakers and community members
- Review notes and materials to isolate key facts and develop compelling story angles
- Develop and pitch original story ideas
- Shoot, write, edit and present news reports for all platforms
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Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in communication/journalism or related degree. Equivalent years of experience may substitute for education
- Three (3) years television anchoring or reporting experience preferred
- Solid vocal delivery, camera presence, and clear enunciation
- Strong reporting skills
- Understand importance of social media
- Excellent reading, writing, spelling, grammar and organizational skills
- Promoter of teamwork and maintains attitude of cooperation with all station personnel
- Operate newsroom computer systems
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments, and manage multiple tasks
- Strong organizational and research skills
- Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Flexibility to work any shift, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The Reporter/MMJ must be able to sit, conduct telephone conversations, use electronic mail, write letters and memos, conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups, make decisions without supervision, and work indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. In addition, the Reporter/MMJ must be able to handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls. Repetitive movements are required. Work may be conducted in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities / Women / Veterans / Disabled |
