Reporter

CentralIllinoisproud Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

New York, NY, United States
$150,000 annually py
On-site
Originate and develop news content
Strong enterprise skills
Deep roster of contacts
The successful candidate is a dynamic, editorially driven journalist responsible for originating, developing, producing, and delivering high-impact news content across television, digital, streaming and social platforms

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate is a dynamic, editorially driven journalist responsible for originating, developing, producing, and delivering high-impact news content across television, digital, streaming and social platforms.
  • This role demands strong enterprise skills, a deep roster of contacts, on‑air authority, digital fluency, and the ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, competitive newsroom serving the most diverse and demanding audience in the country.
  • The ideal candidate is equal parts storyteller, journalist, and content producer—someone who can break news, add context, and elevate daily coverage with depth, accuracy, and urgency.

Matching Summary

The successful candidate is a dynamic, editorially driven journalist responsible for originating, developing, producing, and delivering high-impact news content across television, digital, streaming and social platforms.

Salary

$150,000 annually

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • originate and develop news content
  • strong enterprise skills
  • deep roster of contacts
  • on-air authority
  • digital fluency
  • write clear, accurate, conversational scripts
  • deliver authoritative, engaging live reports
  • cover breaking news live
  • create content for digital platforms
  • maintain a robust social media presence
  • uphold journalistic integrity

Nice-to-have

  • storyteller, journalist, and content producer
  • elevate daily coverage with depth, accuracy, and urgency
  • operate independently in a fast-paced, competitive newsroom
  • contribute to a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive newsroom environment

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, or related field, or equivalent experience
  • Significant professional reporting experience
  • Proven ability to handle breaking news, live reporting, and enterprise storytelling
  • Strong writing, interviewing, and storytelling skills
  • Confident, credible on-air presence
  • Solid understanding of multiplatform news production
  • Ability to work collaboratively and independently under deadline pressure
  • Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
  • Must be a member of AFTRA or willing and eligible to join

Work Rights

Not specified

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