Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter

WesternSlopeNow Com Nexstar Broadcasting Inc

Montgomery, Alabama, United States
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Live shot presentation skills
Legislative session coverage experience
Investigative story development
** The Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter role seeks a qualified journalist to cover state government events and legislative sessions for Nexstar Broadcasting. The position involves producing engaging news content across multiple platforms, building a network of sources, and delivering accurate live coverage. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves collecting, analyzing, and presenting facts about newsworthy events across all platforms for four Alabama stations.
  • Candidates must build a network of informational sources to stay ahead of competitors while covering the Alabama legislature from January through May.
  • The position requires producing accurate news copy on deadline, including live shots, web content, and social media engagement.

Matching Summary

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** The Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter role seeks a qualified journalist to cover state government events and legislative sessions for Nexstar Broadcasting. The position involves producing engaging news content across multiple platforms, building a network of sources, and delivering accurate live coverage. **

Salary

Not specified; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Live shot presentation skills
  • Legislative session coverage experience
  • Investigative story development
  • Social media interaction capabilities
  • Deadline-driven news production

Nice-to-have

  • Strong network of informational sources
  • Creative feature piece ideas
  • Experience with state government waste reports
  • Ability to cover international dignitaries

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism or equivalent
  • Minimum two years of news reporting experience
  • Valid driver's license with good driving record
  • Fluency in English communication skills

Work Rights

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