WATE, the ABC Affiliate in Knoxville, Tennessee is looking for a Reporter/MMJ to join our dynamic team. You must be creative, energetic, and adaptable. This person will also be a strong storyteller with excellent shooting and editing skills.The successful candidate will be asked to work solo on stories and will be a major part of the station’s online success by posting timely updates, stories, and other content on our digital platforms.· Work with management to enterprise and develop stories daily · Demonstrate compelling storytelling using dynamic live shots, graphics, and stand-ups · Shoot, write and edit news stories · Stay on top of current events and issues that impact the East Tennessee community · Be flexible on schedule · Responds to breaking news and other urgent newsrooms situations as required. · Participates in promotional activities including public appearances. · Social Media Savvy: Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites. 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. · Knowledge of AP style · Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting or producing. · Excellent news judgment with an expansive knowledge of local and national current events, history, newsmakers, and issues. · Valid driver’s license with a good driving record. Flexibility to work any shift. 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, 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 race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
