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Compensation
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Location
High Point, NC
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degreeValid Driver's License

Job overview

FOX8 WGHP-TV seeks an MMJ to join its newsroom. The role calls for enterprise story ideas, community contacts, and a desire to win the day. The MMJ shoots and edits news reports, writes web stories, arranges interviews, researches and gathers information, and pitches locally relevant stories to news managers and producers.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Broadcast JournalismEnglish FluencyCommunicationAd LibbingDeadline ManagementPrioritizationMultitasking

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Broadcast Journalism2 Years MMJ ExperienceValid Driver's License

Full job description

NC-High Point;2005 Francis Street (Tribune-WGHP)

Full time

REQ-42748

Work at a place that values journalistic integrity, one which appreciates your daily contributions and a newsroom that knows when to have some fun. FOX8 WGHP-TV is looking for the next superstar MMJ to join our award-winning team. You should be able to come to work with enterprise story ideas, make contacts in the community, and a desire to win the day.

Requirements & Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism

  • 2 years MMJ experience

  • Fluency in English

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written with the ability to ad lib when required

  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving

Job description:

  • Shoots and edits news events and news reports

  • Writes stories for the web

  • Arranges interviews with people who can provide information about stories

  • Reviews copy and corrects errors in content, grammar and punctuation, following prescribed editorial style and formatting guidelines

  • 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

  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

Job Description

Nexstar Media Group is America’s largest local television and media company with 197 full power stations (including partner stations) in 115 markets addressing nearly 63% of US television households and a growing digital media operation. Nexstar’s platform delivers exceptional local content and network programming to inform and entertain viewers, while providing premium, scalable local advertising opportunities for advertisers and brands across all screens and devices. Learn more at www.Nexstar.tv .

EEO Statement:

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

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 its television and digital platforms. 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.

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