Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter

MyNDNow Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Birmingham, AL, United States
Collects, analyzes and presents facts
Build network of informational sources
Present clear, creative and accurate live shots
Collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations

Job Summary

  • Collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations.
  • Cover Alabama legislature during sessions January thru May and special legislative sessions, Governor day to day coverage, press conferences, dignitaries, Attorney General court cases, State Supreme Court Decisions, Economic announcements, Alabama Tourism announcements, and Campaign coverage from Montgomery.
  • Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms and interacts with viewers/users on social media sites.

Matching Summary

Collects, analyzes and presents facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation or observation for all platforms in a manner that is clear, engaging and meaningful to news consumers for four Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • collects, analyzes and presents facts
  • build network of informational sources
  • present clear, creative and accurate live shots
  • gather accurate and interesting information
  • develop ideas for news pieces
  • produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy
  • interacts with viewers/users on social media

Nice-to-have

  • superior on-air presence
  • flexibility to work any shift

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism or related field
  • Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
  • Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

Work Rights

Not specified

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