Job Summary

• The News Reporter for the State Capitol Bureau in Alabama, 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 from other States and Countries visiting State Capitol for meetings with Governor.
• Develop ideas for news, feature and enterprise pieces, as well as investigative stories specifically to State Government stories, Attorney General court cases and decisions, and State Supreme Court Decisions.

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Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Journalism, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and work-related experience
• Minimum two years’ experience in news reporting
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record

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