Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group

8 jobs near Birmingham, AL

Intern

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$14 - $19/hr

Digital Media (Writing for web and social media) * Meteorology * Sports (Producer, Photographer, Reporter) * Production (Newscast Director, Audio/Camera operator) * Promotions / Graphics (Commercial ...

Sales Assistant

Birmingham, AL · On-site

$17.50 - $23/hr

Support social media and digital campaigns * Corresponds with customers and confers with coworkers to answer inquiries and resolve account problems * Prepares forms and reports * Monitors inventory

Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter

Alabama State Capitol Bureau News Reporter

Nexstar Media Group

Birmingham, AL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 27 days ago


Nexstar Media Group rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 97 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

44th of 64 rated media


Job description

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.
  • Build network of informational sources that will enable the company to stay ahead of its competitors. Cover Alabama legislature during sessions January thru May and special legislative sessions
  • Present clear, creative and accurate live shots. Live shots for all Alabama and surrounding Nexstar stations
  • Gather accurate and interesting information for newscast presentations. 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, (Many initiatives presented every week affecting Alabamians) Attorney General court cases and decisions, and State Supreme Court Decisions
  • Collect and analyze facts about newsworthy events by interview, investigation, or observation including Economic announcements and jobs coming to the State, Alabama Tourism announcements, and initiatives and effects on the State
  • Campaign coverage from Montgomery (State, Congressional)
  • Investigate State Government waste reports
  • Produce accurate, complete and compelling news copy on deadline.
  • Determines a story's emphasis, length and format, and organizes material accordingly
  • Researches and analyzes background information related to news stories to be able to provide complete and accurate information
  • Discusses issues with producers and/or news managers to establish priorities or positions
  • Checks reference materials such as books, news files or public records to obtain relevant fact
  • Ensures that all content meets company standards for journalistic integrity and production quality
  • Writes stories for the web and other eMedia platforms
  • Interacts with viewers/users on social media sites
  • Performs special projects and other duties as assigned

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
  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Minimum two years' experience in news reporting (More or less depending on market size)
  • Superior on-air presence
  • Proficiency with computers, telephones, copiers, scanners, fax machines and other office equipment
  • Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize assignments and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Flexibility to work any shift

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About Nexstar Media Group

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Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is the largest local broadcast television group in the United States and one of the world’s leading diversified media companies. In June 2023, Nexstar marked 27 years of excellence in local programming and service since Perry A. Sook founded the company. Nexstar owns, operates, programs or provides sales and other services to 200 broadcast stations (including partner stations) and their related low power and digital multicast signals reaching 116 markets or more than 68% of all U.S. television households. Coupled with a growing portfolio of digital media marketing, advertising and content management platforms, Nexstar delivers powerful and innovative digital solutions and services to local and national media companies, advertisers, agencies and brands.

Industry

Broadcasting

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Irving, TX, US

Year founded

1996

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